SPFHS-- Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Apprentice

Open to:
General Public Work Week: 40-hour Work Week Salary:

(O12) $43,933.62 – $63,340.72

Opening Date: 9/14/2026

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Existing Vacancies: TBD

Department of Environmental Protection

State Parks, Forests and Historic Sites
New Jersey State Parks

Hopatcong State Park
260 Lakeside Boulevard
Landing, NJ 07850

Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.

Under the close supervision of a supervisory official in the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in a two-year training program, learns to perform various unskilled or semiskilled tasks associated with the construction, maintenance, repair, and improvement of structures, facilities, equipment, and grounds at assigned state parks, forests, recreational areas, historic sites, wildlife management areas, marinas, or any other state-owned facilities within the Natural and Historic Program area;

does other related duties as required.

The responsibilities of the position include providing custodial services throughout the park to support patron health and safety, completing major and minor repairs, snow removal, basic painting and carpentry, and maintaining roadways and outdoor recreation facilities.

Due to nature of the role, this position is performed exclusively on-site.

Experience with manual and power tools and equipment. Eager learner, enjoys working outdoors.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.

Appointees may be required to obtain a valid New Jersey Boat Operator’s license.

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Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's License in the required categories based on area of assignment.

Appointees may be designated as essential personnel and must report to their workstation during emergency situations.

Appointees may be required to attend training courses to obtain certifications that may be required based on area of assignment.

Appointees may be required to wear an appropriate respirator and complete an annual training course in respiratory protection.

Appointees may be required to successfully complete a forest fire suppression course administered by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.

Appointee’s work performance will be reviewed and rated semi-annually during each twelve (12) months of the two (2) year apprenticeship program. Upon the successful completion of a twenty-four (24) month apprenticeship program, appointees will be eligible for advancement to Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Specialist 1 in accordance with New Jersey Civil Service Commission procedures.

The inability of an employee in the apprentice title to attain a level of performance warranting advancement to Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Specialist 1 shall be considered as cause for separation.

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Evidence of prior training and/or experience in the routine maintenance of buildings and grounds, or wildlife and/or fisheries management activities may be submitted with your application for evaluation by the Appointing Authority for possible credit. Applicants deemed qualified may not be required to complete the entire twenty-four (24) month apprenticeship program, based upon the discretion of the Appointing Authority. The Appointing Authority is responsible for verification of the credentials.

• Paid Benefit Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Telework…