Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Chapman 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 Chapman 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 helps meet the maintenance and repair needs of Chapman State Park by completing daily labor tasks on equipment and across park grounds and facilities. As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Repairs:
  Make repairs to park buildings and facilities using basic carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tools
• Equipment Care:
  Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used in daily park work
• Cement Work:
  Build forms, mix and place cement, and complete basic masonry tasks
• Grounds Maintenance:
  Mow grass, trim weeds, plant and maintain vegetation, clean drains, and remove debris
• Housekeeping Duties:
  Clean and supply park buildings and complete minor routine repairs such as replacing bulbs
• Visitor Support:
  Assist park visitors in a friendly manner and share helpful information

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 schedule will vary and may include weekends and holidays as necessary. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week and will include 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).

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.

• 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 information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.