Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer; Little Pine State Park

THE POSITION

If you find enjoyment in outdoor endeavors and thrive in a hands-on role, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites you to explore a rewarding career with our team at Little Pine State Park as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker. Here, you will take part in vital tasks involving the upkeep of park grounds and facilities while embracing the gratifying essence of public service.

Through your work, you will help create safe, attractive, and welcoming spaces for all. This position not only provides you with a sense of personal achievement but also a pathway for professional growth and advancement. We look forward to meeting you!

If you find enjoyment in outdoor endeavors and thrive in a hands-on role, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites you to explore a rewarding career with our team at Little Pine State Park as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker. Here, you will take part in vital tasks involving the upkeep of park grounds and facilities while embracing the gratifying essence of public service.

Through your work, you will help create safe, attractive, and welcoming spaces for all. This position not only provides you with a sense of personal achievement but also a pathway for professional growth and advancement. We look forward to meeting you!

This position supports the daily cleaning, repair, and upkeep of facilities, grounds, and equipment across Little Pine State Park. The work ensures that buildings, trails, and public areas remain safe, functional, and welcoming. As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning:
  Clean restroom facilities, rental cabin spaces, and pool areas using established procedures
• Grounds Care:
  Mow grass, trim weeds, clear debris, and help maintain trails and outdoor areas
• Repair Work:
  Complete routine building repairs and assist tradesmen with carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform basic service on park vehicles, motors, and tools and operate equipment safely
• Painting Tasks:
  Paint and stain park buildings, structures, signs, and other wood surfaces
• Seasonal Duties:
  Remove snow, spray herbicides to control invasive species, and manage water and sewage systems

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 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 hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel is required.
• This position may require overtime.
• 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.

• 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).

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…