Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer; Seasonal - Keystone 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) at Keystone State Park invites you to explore a rewarding career with our team as a Park Maintenance Worker. Here, you will take part in vital tasks involving the upkeep of our grounds, trails, and facilities, all while embracing the gratifying essence of public service.

Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our natural landscapes, ensuring they remain pristine for future generations. This position not only provides you with a sense of personal achievement but also a pathway for professional growth and advancement!

As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will conduct a wide range of indoor and outdoor maintenance and construction activities throughout Keystone State Park. Assignments will entail utilizing tools of carpentry, masonry, plumbing, painting, and other building trades to make repairs to structures and facilities. Specific assignments may involve making minor repairs to footbridges, roofs, and campground equipment, as well as maintaining proper signage throughout the park.

Within this role, it is essential to safely operate park vehicles and equipment, in addition to assisting with the overall care, maintenance, and upkeep of the equipment used. You will also tend to grounds maintenance to include mowing, weeding, planting, trash removal, and debris management. Courteous communication skills may be employed to assist park visitors by providing general information in a friendly and helpful manner.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description
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• 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 approximately March 2027.
• Work schedule will vary. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include a 30‑minute lunch. Weekends and holidays may be required.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• 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.

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

• 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility must be provided on the application.
• 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 (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.

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