Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 38,000 - 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 Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. You will operate heavy equipment and assist with habitat projects across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support conservation and public access.

This role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, safety, and collaboration with field staff to deliver durable infrastructure and habitat improvements for wildlife and

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair game land structures (bridges, roads, gates, signs).
• Mow and assist with basic habitat management activities.
• Carry out outdoor tasks to keep lands safe and accessible.
• Work with field staff to complete daily maintenance needs.
• Support projects that improve wildlife-friendly environments.

Skills

Laboring experience

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

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'll 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.

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'll 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 focuses on maintaining and improving game land structures and habitats. It requires hands-on work that keeps outdoor areas safe, accessible, and welcoming for wildlife and visitors. This is an outdoor focused position for individuals who enjoy meaningful work that supports conservation and recreation across the Commonwealth. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Infrastructure Work: Maintain and repair bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges
• Field Tasks: Assist with mowing and basic habitat management activities
• Outdoor Support: Carry out physical tasks that help keep game lands safe and accessible
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with field staff to complete daily maintenance needs
• Conservation Effort: Support projects that improve wildlife-friendly environments

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule (AWS).
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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.

Legal Requirements

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.