Custodial Worker - Cook Forest State Park Complex

$18.41 Hourly

Clarion County, PA

Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

N-

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

CN Cook Forest St Prk Cmplx

10/02/2026

10/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

80210

AFSCME

N1

ST02

Cook Forest State Park Complex

100 Route 36

Cooksburg, Pennsylvania

16217

Rachel Beam

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Would you enjoy a hands-on role focused on helping to keep a beautiful state park clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone? As a seasonal Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR), you will have the fulfilling opportunity to support the beautiful landscapes of the Cook Forest State Park Complex. This position conducts a wide range of manual tasks to ensure for clean and safe surroundings for all visitors to enjoy.

It is a great fit if you enjoy practical work and seeing the results of your efforts. Apply today to join a team that values dedication and service!

This position supports the daily cleanliness and upkeep of park buildings and outdoor areas throughout Cook Forest State Park Complex. Through your work, you will help to ensure safe and pleasant surroundings for all visitors. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Restroom Cleaning:
  Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, showers, floors, and walls in restrooms, bathhouses, and cabins
• Floor And Fixture Care:
  Scrub, dust, and polish floors, furniture, and fixtures in park buildings
• Waste Removal:
  Empty garbage cans throughout the park, replace garbage bags, and dispose of waste in dumpsters
• Equipment Operation:
  Operate a pickup truck or utility vehicle to transport cleaning tools and supplies
• Minor Repairs:
  Replace light bulbs and carry out simple repairs or report needed fixes to a supervisor
• Grounds Maintenance:
  Pick up litter along roadways and buildings, maintain turf areas using mowers and trimmers, and clear snow and debris from walkways

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

• Seasonal, full-time employment without health care 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Hours and days may vary due to seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• One or more years of cleaning experience.

• 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.