Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 - 3-Year Limited Term

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Game Commission seeks a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support the upkeep and improvement of state game lands. You will operate heavy equipment, maintain trails, and assist with wildlife habitat projects to ensure public access and thriving habitats.

Responsibilities include habitat work, road and trail upkeep, equipment operation, and safety adherence. Requires one year in laboring, farming, or equipment operation, plus licensing milestones.

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 or an equivalent combination.

Responsibilities

• Habitat work: Develop and maintain vegetation areas using equipment and tools.
• Trail and access care: Build and maintain roads, trails, gates and public access points.
• Equipment operation: Operate and maintain heavy machinery and power tools.
• Safety practices: Follow safety rules, assess conditions and wear protective gear.
• Wildlife support: Assist habitat projects and prescribed burns to benefit wildlife.

Skills

Laboring experience

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

Tools

Class C driver's license

Class A CDL within 1 year

Job description

Step into a rewarding outdoor career as a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 with the Game Commission. This role offers the chance to help care for Pennsylvania's natural spaces while learning valuable hands-on skills. You will support projects that keep state game lands safe, accessible, and thriving for wildlife and visitors alike. Join a team that takes pride in preserving the land for future generations.

This position supports the upkeep and improvement of state game lands by building, maintaining, and restoring outdoor areas and structures. Work involves using heavy equipment, tools, and forestry practices to improve habitats and ensure public access. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Habitat Work:Develop and maintain vegetation areas by operating equipment and handling tools in outdoor environments
• Trail and Access Care: Support the construction and upkeep of roads, trails, gates, and public access points
• Equipment Operation:Operate and maintain heavy machinery, power tools, and related equipment during daily tasks
• Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, assess conditions, and use protective gear while working in varied weather
• Wildlife Support: Assist with habitat projects, prescribed burns, and efforts that enhance conditions for wildlife species

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, temporary employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You may have to work an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) when necessary.
• 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.