Custodial Worker - Pymatuning State Park; Seasonal

Custodial Worker 1 – Overview

Step into the role of Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Pymatuning State Park and help keep one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful parks shining. Each day offers the chance to create clean, welcoming spaces for visitors from near and far. Your work will help families enjoy their trips, strengthen the park community, and support a vibrant outdoor environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to take pride in hands‑on work that truly matters.

This position supports the daily care of park buildings and grounds through routine cleaning and maintenance tasks. The role helps keep facilities safe, orderly, and ready for visitors throughout the year. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Clean and disinfect restrooms, showers, cabins, and other park buildings.
• Scrub, dust, and polish floors, furniture, and fixtures.
• Empty garbage cans, replace bags, and dispose of waste properly.
• Pick up litter, mow grass, trim turf, and clear snow from walkways.
• Replace light bulbs, make simple repairs, or report needed fixes to supervisors.
• Operate a pickup truck or utility vehicle to move supplies and cleaning tools around the park.

• This is a seasonal, full‑time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work a flexible schedule of 37.5 hours per week, including holidays and weekends as needed.
• Telework:
  No telework option for this position.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license that is not under suspension.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

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

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. For more information, visit the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry website and search for Veteran employment preferences.

Provider: 711 for 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.