Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer - Bendigo State Park; Seasonal

Overview

As a Park Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will play an important part in preserving the beauty and function of Bendigo State Park Complex. This position allows you to work on a variety of tasks, from facility upkeep to ground maintenance, supporting positive experiences for all park visitors throughout the year. Step into a role where teamwork, outdoor work, and public service come together.

• Facility Repairs:
  Complete basic carpentry, plumbing, and building maintenance tasks
• Grounds Care:
  Mow grass, trim branches, remove debris, and maintain picnic and day‑use areas
• Equipment Operation:
  Use tractors, mowers, chain saws, and other tools to support maintenance needs
• Cleaning Duties:
  Clean restrooms, pool areas, offices, and other park facilities
• Construction Support:
  Assist skilled trades staff with repairs, renovations, and project work
• Visitor Assistance:
  Provide helpful information and support to visitors in a friendly manner

• Seasonal, full‑time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026, after which the employee will be placed on leave without pay and automatically returned to employment approximately March 2027.
• Work schedule will vary. The employee will be scheduled 5 days per week, 37.5 hours per week, including a 30‑minute lunch break.
• Work may be scheduled on weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed.
• Telework:
  Not available for this position.

• One year of experience in labor 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 Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. § 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs.

• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• 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; otherwise your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Results will be provided via email.