Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Point State Park

Do you enjoy working outdoors and prefer a hands-on approach to your job? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Point State Park as a Park Maintenance Worker and provide skilled work in the maintenance of district roads, trails, and facilities. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!

In this role, you will perform essential maintenance and construction tasks at Point State Park. Your responsibilities will include repairing buildings and facilities using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other trade tools. You will also assist in the upkeep and cleaning of vehicles and equipment utilized throughout the park. Additionally, you will construct simple forms for cement work, mix and apply cement, and finish surfaces with masonry tools, as well as lay stone and block walls. Ground maintenance tasks will involve mowing, weed cutting, litter collection, and the operation of dump trucks or pickup trucks for material transport. You will also prepare sites for new turf, plant and maintain trees and shrubs, and handle painting and staining of park structures. Furthermore, you will ensure general housekeeping and building maintenance by cleaning restrooms, offices, and other facilities, along with performing minor repairs such as changing light bulbs and tightening fixtures.

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. 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 March 2026.
• Shifts/days vary. This position will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include holidays and weekends.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• FREE parking
• 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.

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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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.