Outdoor Lands & Habitat Maintenance Tech I

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support habitat development and outdoor maintenance on state game lands. You will operate equipment, fix structures, and assist with habitat projects and controlled burns.

The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, safety, and dedication to conservation and wildlife management on public lands in Pennsylvania.

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.

Responsibilities

• Habitat maintenance: Develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools to improve wildlife habitat.
• Equipment operation: Operate or assist with operating heavy equipment and tools for construction and land management.
• Trail and access work: Build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands.
• Environmental tasks: Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal activities as needed.
• Boundary and signage: Maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey land tracts.
• Wildlife support: Assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties.

Skills

Laboring experience

Farming experience

Construction equipment operation

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support habitat development and outdoor maintenance on state game lands. You will operate equipment, fix structures, and assist with habitat projects and controlled burns.

The role emphasizes hands-on outdoor work, safety, and dedication to conservation and wildlife management on public lands in Pennsylvania.