Game Lands Habitat & Trail Maintainer (3-Year)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support wildlife habitat, public recreation, and safety on state game lands. The role involves habitat maintenance, equipment operation, trail work, and environmental tasks, with a focus on practical outdoor craftsmanship and physical work.

Work is full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site with potential for alternate schedules; candidate must be able to operate tools and heavy equipment and meet licensing requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 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; or an equivalent mix of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Habitat maintenance: develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools such as chain saws to improve wildlife habitat.
• Equipment operation: operate or assist with operating heavy equipment, machinery, and tools for construction and land management.
• Trail and access work: build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands.
• Environmental tasks: assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal activities as needed.
• Boundary and signage: maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey new or existing land tracts.
• Wildlife support: assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties such as handling road-killed animals and supporting special management areas.

Skills

Laboring experience

Construction tools experience

Farming experience

Tools

Chain saws

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support wildlife habitat, public recreation, and safety on state game lands. The role involves habitat maintenance, equipment operation, trail work, and environmental tasks, with a focus on practical outdoor craftsmanship and physical work.

Work is full-time, 40 hours weekly, on-site with potential for alternate schedules; candidate must be able to operate tools and heavy equipment and meet licensing requirements