Outdoor Habitat & Trail Maintenance Tech

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Petersburg (PA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 in Huntingdon County to care for Pennsylvania's state game lands, learn hands-on skills, and help keep lands safe, accessible, and thriving for wildlife and visitors alike. The role involves building, maintaining, and restoring outdoor areas using heavy equipment and forestry practices.

You will perform habitat work, trail and access care, equipment operation, safety practices, and wildlife support as part of a dedicated

Qualifications

• One year of laboring experience with construction tools and equipment.
• One year of farming experience with agricultural tools and equipment.
• One year of construction equipment operation experience.
• Possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license and within one year obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Habitat Work: Develop and maintain vegetation areas by operating equipment and handling tools in outdoor environments.
• Trail and Access Care: Construct and maintain roads, trails, gates, and public access points.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain heavy machinery and power tools during daily tasks.
• Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, assess conditions, and wear protective gear in varied weather.
• Wildlife Support: Assist with habitat projects and prescribed burns to benefit wildlife.

Skills

Laboring with tools

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

Ability to perform essential job tasks

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 in Huntingdon County to care for Pennsylvania's state game lands, learn hands-on skills, and help keep lands safe, accessible, and thriving for wildlife and visitors alike. The role involves building, maintaining, and restoring outdoor areas using heavy equipment and forestry practices.

You will perform habitat work, trail and access care, equipment operation, safety practices, and wildlife support as part of a dedicated