Park Maintenance Worker – Semi Skilled Laborer

Work outdoors and enjoy an exciting job as a Park Maintenance Worker! The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking motivated and enthusiastic people to join our maintenance team at Cook Forest State Park Complex. Using a hands-on approach, you will provide skilled work in the maintenance of district roads, trails and facilities. Apply today to experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!

In this position, you will provide manual labor in the construction and maintenance at Cook Forest State Park Complex. Your work will involve the use of a large variety of construction and maintenance equipment and tools in many different tasks. You will dig holes, load trucks, remove trees, and mow grass. Some of your duties will also include cleaning restrooms, removing snow, and acting as a helper to skilled workers to assist them with their duties. Additionally, you will make repairs to buildings and facilities, using carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tools in the performance of this maintenance work.

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 from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, the employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2027.
• Work hours and days will vary. You will work five pays per week including, weekends and holidays, 37.5 hours per week.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.