Game Lands Maintenance Technician I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waynesburg (Greene County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a hardworking Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. You will operate heavy equipment, construct and repair infrastructure, manage habitat projects, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support healthy ecosystems and public access.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys physical outdoor work, takes pride in craftsmanship,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Construction trades work: maintain, repair and construct game land infrastructure such as bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges.
• Equipment operation: use and maintain heavy equipment, chainsaws, and a variety of other tools.
• Habitat care: maintain and assist with habitat management projects, pruning or clearing vegetation, boarder cuts, and mowing.
• Field operations: assist with prescribed burns, herbicide application, snow removal, and handling wildlife.
• Boundary maintenance: read maps, help with surveying, and maintain and reestablish State Game Lands & public access boundary lines.
• Safety duties: work closely with other field staff assess environments, follow safety requirements, and maintain safe working conditions.

Skills

Laboring experience

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a hardworking Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. You will operate heavy equipment, construct and repair infrastructure, manage habitat projects, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support healthy ecosystems and public access.

This hands-on role suits someone who enjoys physical outdoor work, takes pride in craftsmanship,