Conservation Field Tech: Game Lands & Habitats

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Vacation time

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick time

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to build, repair, and maintain game lands and habitats across forests and fields. You will operate heavy equipment, support habitat projects, and assist with prescribed burns while ensuring safety and craftsmanship in a rugged outdoor setting.

This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with potential AWS. The position emphasizes physical outdoor work and conservation of Pennsylvania’s natural

Qualifications

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment.
• One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment.
• One year of construction equipment operation experience.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Construction Support: maintain, repair, and build game land infrastructure such as bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges.
• Habitat Management: help develop and maintain habitat areas and herbaceous openings; plant shrubs and seedlings.
• Equipment Operation: safely use heavy equipment, chainsaws, snow removal equipment, and other tools to complete assigned projects.
• Program Assistance: participate in prescribed burns, applying herbicides and pesticides, equipment maintenance, and wildlife management projects.
• Land Stewardship: maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, read and prepare maps, and support surveying activities.
• Safety Compliance: follow safety procedures, complete required training, and report all problems and unsafe conditions.

Skills

Laboring experience with tools

Construction tools usage

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Construction equipment

Chainsaws

Snow removal equipment

Job description

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to build, repair, and maintain game lands and habitats across forests and fields. You will operate heavy equipment, support habitat projects, and assist with prescribed burns while ensuring safety and craftsmanship in a rugged outdoor setting.

This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, with potential AWS. The position emphasizes physical outdoor work and conservation of Pennsylvania’s natural