Forest Maintenance Technician: Trails & Facilities

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker to care for forest facilities, trails, roads, and equipment across the DCNR’s forest lands. The role supports safe public access and emergency readiness, with duties spanning facility upkeep, trail work, equipment maintenance, and vegetation management.

The position is seasonal and full-time, running roughly March 2026 through November 2026, with return to employment in March 2027.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Facility Care: Maintain buildings, landscapes, fences, signs, and comfort stations through cleaning, repairs, mowing, and upkeep.
• Trail Work: Construct and repair trails, clear vegetation, maintain boundary lines, and support safe access.
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and complete minor repairs on hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Emergency Response: Assist with search and rescue activities, wildfire suppression, fire equipment repair, and other related emergency tasks.
• Forest Management: Support tree cutting, planting, pruning, and vegetation treatment to aid forest and wildlife management.
• Chemical Application: Apply herbicides or pesticides under the direction of a certified applicator.

Skills

Laboring work

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker to care for forest facilities, trails, roads, and equipment across the DCNR’s forest lands. The role supports safe public access and emergency readiness, with duties spanning facility upkeep, trail work, equipment maintenance, and vegetation management.

The position is seasonal and full-time, running roughly March 2026 through November 2026, with return to employment in March 2027.