Seasonal Forest Maintenance Technician

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker for seasonal, full-time outdoor work that supports forest roads, trails, and facilities. You will handle tools and equipment, perform upkeep, and assist with fire-related activities to keep visitor areas safe and well-maintained.

Work hours run roughly March to November with a schedule from early morning into late afternoon.

Qualifications

• One year of laboring experience with maintenance or construction tools.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Facility Upkeep: Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, and signs across State Forest properties
• Road Care: Clear culverts and ditches, maintain driving surfaces, and remove fallen trees
• Trail Support: Repaint blazes, remove windfalls, and maintain water diversion controls on forest trails
• Equipment Operation: Handle chainsaws, tractors, skid steers, and shop tools for maintenance tasks
• Recreation Areas: Mow lawns, collect trash, clean restrooms, and repair picnic facilities
• Fire Assistance: Support fire suppression, prevention, pre-suppression, and prescribed fire activities

Skills

Laboring experience

Tool usage

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker for seasonal, full-time outdoor work that supports forest roads, trails, and facilities. You will handle tools and equipment, perform upkeep, and assist with fire-related activities to keep visitor areas safe and well-maintained.

Work hours run roughly March to November with a schedule from early morning into late afternoon.