Maintenance Repairman - Penn Nursery, Centre

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 19, 2026 TO APRIL 1, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working with your hands to complete a wide-range of projects? Are you eager to elevate your career while showcasing your talents and contributing to the care and maintenance of Penn Nursery? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) wants to meet you! We are excited to welcome a Maintenance Repairman 1 to deliver top notch trades services throughout our facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those who relish outdoor assignments and possess a strong work ethic.

As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will primarily focus on providing trade services related to the repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and infrastructure within the nursery grounds. This will encompass mowing grass with lawn care equipment, installing and maintaining signs and gates, snow removal, and setting up kiosks throughout the state forest lands. Your duties will also entail various wood and table shop projects.

Furthermore, you will participate in nursery operations such as seeding, weeding, and spraying, as well as collecting tree seeds and assisting with shipping seedlings. Additionally, you will support wildfire suppression efforts by maintaining equipment and participating in related activities.

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026, through 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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

• Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the residency guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.