Maintenance Repairman ; Seasonal - Codorus State Park

Position Overview

THE POSITION The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Maintenance Repairman 1 who enjoys hands‑on work and being outdoors. This role offers a chance to learn many different skills while helping keep Codorus State Park in great condition. Every day brings new tasks that make the park safer and more welcoming for visitors. This is a great opportunity for someone who likes active, practical work that makes a visible impact.

This position supports Codorus State Park by performing maintenance, repair, and construction tasks across park buildings, facilities, and equipment. As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Building Repairs:
  Make apprentice level repairs to park buildings using carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and related tools
• Equipment Operation:
  Operate and maintain vehicles, mowers, and other equipment used throughout the park
• Grounds Maintenance:
  Mow grass, trim vegetation, plant trees and shrubs, and prepare new turf areas
• Facility Upkeep:
  Clean picnic areas, maintain restrooms and buildings, and repair tables, grills, and signs
• Material Handling:
  Load, move, and transport materials using dump trucks or pickup trucks
• Outdoor Labor:
  Dig ditches, clean culverts, cut firewood, clear brush, and assist with general outdoor tasks

• Seasonal full‑time employment, typically works about 8 months per year
• This position does not provide health care benefits, nor the option to buy into group health care benefits
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with a 30‑minute lunch. Days will vary; the position will work five days per week, 37.5 hours weekly, for seven‑day operation. Must be available weekends and holidays
• This position may work evenings, weekends, and holidays as workload and emergency situations warrant
• Telework:
  No telework option is available for this position

• Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledges, skills, and abilities

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C non‑commercial driver's license

• You must meet the PA residency requirement
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs

• TRS 711 is available for individuals with hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals needing accommodations

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.