Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Patton (Cambria County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Game Commission seeks a hardworking, outdoor-driven Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to build, maintain, and enhance game lands and wildlife habitats. You will operate heavy equipment, construct infrastructure, and support habitat projects across forests, fields, and rugged terrain.

This full-time role emphasizes physical, hands-on work, craftsmanship, and a commitment to conservation and Pennsylvania's natural resources.

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

• Land Maintenance: Maintain and improve game lands, facilities, and public access areas with equipment and hand tools
• Habitat Work: Develop habitat areas, clear borders, and prepare natural spaces for wildlife enhancement
• Equipment Operation: Operate heavy machinery, chain saws, and snow removal equipment safely
• Trail and Structure Care: Build and maintain gates, trails, and wildlife structures on State Game Lands
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety laws, report hazards, and work responsibly in all weather conditions
• Support Activities: Assist with surveying, posting signs, prescribed burns, and landowner programs

Job description

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a hardworking, outdoor-driven Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. In this role, 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. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want a career where every day supports conservation and Pennsylvania's natural resources, this is the job for you.

This position supports the construction, upkeep, and improvement of State Game Lands and public access areas. You play an important part in habitat development, land maintenance, and safe operations in the field. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Land Maintenance: Maintain and improve game lands, facilities, and public access areas with equipment and hand tools
• Habitat Work: Develop habitat areas, clear borders, and prepare natural spaces for wildlife enhancement
• Equipment Operation: Operate heavy machinery, chain saws, and snow removal equipment safely
• Trail and Structure Care: Build and maintain gates, trails, and wildlife structures on State Game Lands
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety laws, report hazards, and work responsibly in all weather conditions
• Support Activities: Assist with surveying, posting signs, prescribed burns, and landowner programs

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Alternate Work Schedule may apply.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• 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.

Special Requirements

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• This position requires the selected candidate to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.

Additional Requirement

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.