Outdoor Habitat & Trail Maintenance Tech

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Patton (Cambria County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and improve Pennsylvania's game lands and habitats. You will operate heavy equipment, construct infrastructure, and support habitat projects across forests and rugged terrain.

This full-time position requires hands-on, outdoors work, with a schedule 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday. PA residency and transportation considerations apply.

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

• Land Maintenance: Maintain and improve game lands, facilities, and public access areas with equipment and hand tools.
• Habitat Work: Develop habitat areas, clear borders, and prepare natural spaces for wildlife enhancement.
• Equipment Operation: Operate heavy machinery, chain saws, and snow removal equipment safely.
• Trail and Structure Care: Build and maintain gates, trails, and wildlife structures on State Game Lands.
• Safety Compliance: Follow safety laws, report hazards, and work responsibly in all weather conditions.
• Support Activities: Assist with surveying, posting signs, prescribed burns, and landowner programs.

Skills

Land maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Physical outdoor work

Education

One year of laboring experience

Equival... training

Active Class C driver's license

Tools

Heavy machinery

Chain saws

Snow removal equipment

Job description

The Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania invites applications for a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and improve Pennsylvania's game lands and habitats. You will operate heavy equipment, construct infrastructure, and support habitat projects across forests and rugged terrain.

This full-time position requires hands-on, outdoors work, with a schedule 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday–Friday. PA residency and transportation considerations apply.