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Posted: January 9, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Semi Skilled Laborer (Seasonal) - Erie

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Fish & Boat Commission

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Location

Salary

From $18.46

per hour

Closes

February 8, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves outdoor manual work to maintain public fishing and boating access areas in Erie, Pennsylvania, such as mowing, installing docks and signs, picking up litter, and performing minor repairs on dams and spillways.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on labor, working in a team of two for safety, and supporting recreational opportunities in nature.

The role runs full-time from March to November, with a focus on keeping facilities safe and accessible during peak seasons.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience in laboring work, including use of tools and equipment for maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including physical outdoor tasks like mowing, weed eating, and minor repairs
  • Availability for seasonal full-time work (March through November, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday-Friday)
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime, weekends, evenings, holidays, or overnights with possible travel
  • No medical benefits; paid time off accrues after 750 regular hours per year

Full Job Description

Would you enjoy a job that keeps you busy working outdoors to support an organization that provides opportunities for individuals to fish and boat in Pennsylvania's many lakes, rivers, and streams? Are you skilled at repairing and fixing things and doing manual labor? Then this job may be for you!


Logo of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission featuring a fish and boat design with blue and yellow colors.

Requirements

This is a seasonal job that is currently budgeted for 17 pay periods (34 weeks) per fiscal year. These seasonal positions are critical to ensuring that maintenance areas have the workforce required to maintain the facilities in their region during the busiest months of the year. Access area maintenance is critical to ensuring that accesses and ramps are safe for public use. Additionally, this position will allow for crews of two, ensuring that no one works alone and that everyone is able to safely complete the tasks assigned to them, such as mowing access areas and dam breasts. Work includes but is not limited to installing docks, installing signage, weed eating, litter pickup, and making minor maintenance repairs on dams and spillways.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Seasonal, full-time employment (March through November)
  • This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year.
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • There may be occasional travel, overnights, weekend, evening, holiday, or overtime work.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Conditions of Employment:

  • This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 1/9/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

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