Seasonal Forest Maintenance & Field Operations Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Emporium (Cameron County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker to protect and maintain public forest lands. Join a team focused on safety, resource protection, and infrastructure upkeep across state forest lands.

Responsibilities include caring for facilities, operating maintenance equipment, road upkeep, and responding to emergencies. The role supports public safety and outdoor recreation, with a seasonal, full-time schedule and no health coverage benefits.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work with tools/equipment used in maintenance or construction.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Facility Care: Clean, repair, and maintain forest buildings, trails, tools, and equipment.
• Equipment Operation: Operate specialized vehicles, machinery, and tools for maintenance tasks.
• Road Upkeep: Maintain forest roads by grading surfaces and clearing rights-of-way.
• Emergency Response: Respond to search, rescue, and wildfire events as trained.
• Forest Support: Assist with snow removal, supply delivery, boundary work, and habitat improvement.

Skills

Laboring work

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker to protect and maintain public forest lands. Join a team focused on safety, resource protection, and infrastructure upkeep across state forest lands.

Responsibilities include caring for facilities, operating maintenance equipment, road upkeep, and responding to emergencies. The role supports public safety and outdoor recreation, with a seasonal, full-time schedule and no health coverage benefits.