Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Ridley Creek State Park

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is actively looking to hire a Park Maintenance Worker who will engage in semi-skilled manual labor focused on the construction and upkeep of facilities within a State Park. This role is essential for ensuring that the park remains a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors, involving tasks such as repairing trails, maintaining park structures, and assisting with landscaping efforts. If you have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to contribute to the preservation of natural spaces, we encourage you to apply today and become a vital part of our team dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of our state parks.

In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or provide assistance to a skilled worker in the routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. Your responsibilities will include repairing buildings and facilities by utilizing tools from various trades such as carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. You will also be involved in the operation and upkeep of vehicles and equipment essential for park maintenance, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained. Additionally, you will construct basic forms for cement work, mixing and applying cement, finishing surfaces with masonry tools, and laying stone and block walls. Ground maintenance is another key aspect of your role, which involves mowing grass, cutting weeds, gathering litter, and performing various tasks such as loading materials into trucks, cleaning grills, and maintaining paved areas. You will also be responsible for site preparation, seeding new turf, and caring for trees and shrubs. Painting and staining park buildings, signs, and gates will be part of your duties, along with general housekeeping tasks that include cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs like replacing light bulbs. Safety and proper usage of all equipment, power tools, and hand tools will be paramount in your work. Furthermore, you will assist park visitors by providing information in a courteous manner, complete necessary documentation such as daily logs and fuel records, and operate a two-way radio following established protocols. Your role may also encompass additional related tasks as required.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2026.
• Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hrs. per week to include weekends and holidays if needed
• 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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Drivers License or equivalent.

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).
• 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.