Laborer (Seasonal) - Delaware Canal State Park (Yardley)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a seasonal Laborer for the Delaware Canal State Park. This role focuses on maintaining park facilities and landscapes, ensuring safety and cleanliness for visitors during its operational season from March to November 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and cleanliness of facilities for visitors.
• Assist in the collection and disposal of waste.
• Support landscaping upkeep and restock materials.

Job description

If you love the beauty of nature and like hands-on work, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has the job for you! You will play a vital role in the upkeep of our facilities and landscapes, ensuring they remain pristine and inviting. The Delaware Canal State Park is currently seeking a Laborer to join our dedicated team. This position is perfect for individuals who thrive in an active environment and possess a positive, industrious spirit. If you are a positive and productive person that enjoys being busy, then this job is for you!

In this role, you will ensure the safety and cleanliness of facilities for visitors while assisting both semi-skilled and skilled maintenance personnel. Your responsibilities will include the collection and disposal of waste throughout the park, as well as supporting fellow staff members in fulfilling janitorial requirements. Additionally, you will contribute to the upkeep of landscaping, help restock frequently used materials and supplies, and provide essential support in addressing customer service needs. Furthermore, you will offer information and assistance to park visitors.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2026.
• Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.