Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Leonard Harrison State Park

Davita Inc.; Wellsboro (Tioga County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources offers an exciting seasonal opportunity at Leonard Harrison State Park. Candidates passionate about the outdoors will engage in maintenance tasks essential for park operations while benefiting from professional development pathways and community impact.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work, including the use of maintenance tools.
• Equivalency in combination of training and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Engages in semi-skilled maintenance tasks with a degree of autonomy.
• Assists skilled tradespeople and leads a small labor crew.

Skills

Laboring Work

Use of Tools

Job description

THE POSITION

If you have a passion for working in the great outdoors and thrive in a hands-on environment, consider becoming a part of the dedicated team at Leonard Harrison State Park, under the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In this role, you will engage in essential maintenance tasks that keep district roads, trails, and facilities in top condition, ensuring that visitors can fully enjoy the natural beauty of the area. This position not only offers the rewarding experience of serving the public but also opens doors to professional development and a variety of promotional pathways. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community and the environment.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

An employee in this role engages in semi-skilled tasks independently, provides assistance to skilled tradespeople, or takes on the responsibility of leading a small team of manual laborers who carry out routine assignments. The work entails utilizing a diverse range of construction, groundskeeping, and maintenance tools and equipment, often necessitating the application of skills that are developed through hands-on experience in the field. The employee is expected to perform minor repairs along with regular groundskeeping and custodial responsibilities with a significant degree of autonomy, with their work being subject to review upon completion. For more complex construction or repair tasks, the employee operates under the guidance of a skilled tradesperson or supervisor, ensuring that all work meets the required standards and specifications.

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and 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 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.