Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Pine Grove Furnace State Park

The Park Maintenance Worker position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers a chance to care for the natural beauty of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Each day brings hands-on tasks that help visitors enjoy our safe and welcoming outdoor spaces. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, problem-solving, and taking pride in a job well done.

Join a dedicated team that supports the long-term health of the park.

This position involves semi-skilled maintenance and construction work that supports the safety and upkeep of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. It requires the use of tools, equipment, and practical skills to complete daily assignments. As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Building Repairs:Perform maintenance tasks and assist skilled workers with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and related repairs
• Grounds Care:Clean facilities, mow grass, remove snow, trim trees, and keep park areas in safe condition
• Construction Support:Mix concrete, install amenities, prepare surfaces, and assist with renovation or repair projects
• Equipment Operation:Operate mowers, saws, chippers, vehicles, and other small equipment needed to complete assignments
• Visitor Assistance:Provide helpful information to park visitors in a friendly manner
• Safety Compliance:Use protective equipment, follow safety practices, and complete required records and forms

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

• 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 April 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately April 2027.
• Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include weekends and holidays
• 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.

• 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.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You 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 appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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.