Hands-On Game Lands Maintenance & Habitat Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Duncannon (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Game Commission seeks a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support wildlife habitats and public recreation. The role involves habitat work, equipment operation, and maintaining game lands to keep access safe and habitats healthy.

Responsibilities include maintaining habitat areas, operating heavy equipment, building and maintaining trails, and assisting with environmental tasks and wildlife-related duties.

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

• Develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools such as chain saws to improve wildlife habitat
• Operate or assist with operating heavy equipment, machinery, and tools for construction and land management
• Build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands
• Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal activities as needed
• Maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey new or existing land tracts
• Assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties such as handling road-killed animals and supporting special management areas

Skills

Laboring experience with tools & equip

Farming experience with ag tools

Construction equipment operation

Education

Equivalent combination of experience and training

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Game Commission seeks a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support wildlife habitats and public recreation. The role involves habitat work, equipment operation, and maintaining game lands to keep access safe and habitats healthy.

Responsibilities include maintaining habitat areas, operating heavy equipment, building and maintaining trails, and assisting with environmental tasks and wildlife-related duties.