Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Game Commission seeks a hardworking Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. You will operate heavy equipment, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support conservation and public access.

This hands-on role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and craftsmanship as you carry out duties across state lands, from bridges and roads to habitat projects and boundary

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 Activities: Build and maintain bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges.
• Habitat Management: Develop and maintain wildlife habitat areas and openings by planting shrubs and seedlings and clearing overgrowth.
• Equipment Operation: Use heavy equipment, lawn mowers, chainsaws, snow removal equipment and other tools safely.
• Program Support: Assist with herbicides, pesticides, prescribed burns, and landowner programs.
• Boundary Maintenance: Read maps, post signs, maintain boundary lines and assist with land surveys.
• Safety and Reporting: Follow safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and attend training.

Job description

THE POSITION

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. Int 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, then this is the job for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs a variety of semi-skilled construction and maintenance duties and works closely with field staff to ensure game lands remain safe, accessible, and in excellent condition for wildlife and the public. It is a hands-on, outdoor focused role for individuals who enjoy meaningful work that supports conservation and recreation across Pennsylvania. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Activities: Help build and maintain bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges
• Habitat Management: Help develop and maintain wildlife habit areas and herbaceous openings by planting shrubs and seedlings as well as clearing overgrowth
• Equipment Operation: Use heavy equipment, lawn mowers, chainsaws, snow removal equipment, and other tools to complete assigned projects safely
• Program Support: Assist with applying herbicides and pesticides, conducting controlled burns, and various landowner and other programs
• Boundary Maintenance: Help maintain and reestablish boundary lines by reading maps, posting signs, and helping with land surveys
• Safety and Reporting: Follow all safety procedures, report violations or unsafe conditions, and attend required training

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may have Alternate Work Schedules (AWS).
• 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.

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

• You must possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• You must 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.