Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer; Seasonal - Kettle Creek State Park

The Position

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is actively seeking a committed Park Maintenance Worker to become part of the team at Ole Bull State Park, within the Kettle Creek state Park Complex. This position engages in semi-skilled manual labor essential for maintenance and enhancement of park facilities and landscapes. Ideal candidates demonstrate a robust work ethic and genuine enthusiasm for safeguarding natural resources.

Responsibilities include landscaping, trail maintenance, general repairs, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for park visitors. If you are passionate about outdoor work, apply and join our mission to protect and enrich Kettle Creek State Park.

In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or assist a skilled worker in routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. Responsibilities include repairing buildings and facilities using tools from carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades. You will operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used throughout the park, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained.

Additional responsibilities: construct simple forms for cement work, mixing and placing cement, finish surfaces with masonry tools, lay stone and block walls. Ground maintenance: mowing grass, cutting weeds, managing firewood, picking up litter, maintaining cleanliness. Prepare sites for new turf, plant and care for trees and shrubs, paint or stain park structures, signs, and gates.

General housekeeping and building maintenance: clean restrooms and offices, perform minor repairs like replacing light bulbs, ensure safe use of tools and equipment. Assist park visitors with information in a friendly manner, complete necessary documentation such as daily records and fuel dispensing logs. Operate a two-way radio following established procedures to maintain effective communication.

• This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026. At the end of the season the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment around March 2027.
• Work shifts/days vary. Work 5 days 37.5 hours per week to include weekends and holidays if needed.
• 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.

• 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.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will NOT be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for determining your eligibility. Provide relevant detailed experience/education on the application.
• 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.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. To learn more, go to the link and click on Veterans.

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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.