Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer)(Seasonal - White Clay Creek State Park

Overview

Do you have a positive attitude, a knack for teamwork, and a commitment to delivering excellent service? If so, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to provide an exceptional outdoor experience for all. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, White Clay Creek State Park is seeking a dedicated and hardworking individual to join our team as a Park Maintenance Worker.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor environment while contributing to the upkeep and maintenance of the park facilities and grounds.

In this position, you will be essential in maintaining cleanliness in park restrooms, managing waste by emptying trash bins, and collecting litter. You will also be tasked with mowing grass and trimming weeds, as well as cleaning drains and culverts. Your mowing duties will involve operating both small lawn tractors and larger tractors equipped with Brush Hog mowers.

Additionally, you will perform general maintenance and repairs on this equipment, keeping track of fuel usage and any maintenance or replacement parts needed. Operating a front-end loader will also be part of your role. Furthermore, you will engage in painting and staining tasks, construct and repair park signage, assist maintenance personnel with facility repairs, and conduct routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026, through November 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include weekends and holidays if needed.
• 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.

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.

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

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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.

• Pennsylvania law 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 the official site and click on Veterans.

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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.