Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Cowans Gap State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, where you will engage in meaningful outdoor work that enhances public service. This role involves performing essential maintenance tasks, operating various tools and equipment, and ensuring the park remains welcoming for visitors. Enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to the beauty and functionality of the park while working in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and self-direction. If you are passionate about nature and community service, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform essential job functions independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform light and heavy manual labor in park maintenance.
• Assist skilled trades workers and lead manual work crews.

Skills

Manual Labor

Use of Tools and Equipment

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Construction Equipment

Grounds Keeping Tools

Job description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and prefer a hands-on approach to your job? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Cowans Gap State Park team as a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker and provide skilled work in the maintenance of roads, trails and facilities. If you want to experience the satisfaction of public service while maintaining our park for staff and visitors, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

As a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker, you will performlight and heavy manual labor work in the maintenance of state park operations and outdoor recreation within Cowans Gap State Park Complex State Park. You will work independently, assist skilled trades workers, and function as a lead worker with manual work crews completing routine tasks. You will also use a variety of construction, grounds keeping, and maintenance equipment. This role requires performing minor repairs, routine grounds keeping, and custodial duties with considerable self-direction combined with the ability to review completed work. In addition, you will operate a two-way radio and assist park visitors and distribute information in a friendly helpful manner.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment
• Work hours are varying shifts dependent on the time of year in a 7-day per week operation, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work weekends, holidays, and evening shifts.
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction;or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.