Forest Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Elk Forest District, Elk County

Experience the thrill of working in a stunning outdoor setting where you can actively engage in your role! The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a Forest Maintenance Worker to perform essential maintenance on district roads, trails, and facilities within the Elk Forest District and Hicks Run Maintenance Division. If you have been dreaming of such a picturesque workplace, this seasonal opportunity might be exactly what you need. Join our committed team and play a vital role in preserving the park's natural beauty through tasks like light carpentry, plumbing, and landscape maintenance. Your ideal job environment is just around the corner!

In this position, you will be responsible for the upkeep of State Forest facilities, equipment, and tools, which includes operating specialized machinery and vehicles. When not engaged in equipment operation, you will perform manual labor and may serve as a lead worker, guiding other staff in their tasks. Your duties will encompass cleaning, maintaining, painting, and repairing various State Forest facilities, as well as ensuring that all necessary tools and equipment are in good working order. You will also conduct minor repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and assist automotive mechanics as needed. Additionally, you will perform safety checks and inspections of tools and equipment before use, operate machinery to maintain road surfaces, and support various State Forest operations, including snowmobile trail grooming, snow removal, facility security, and wildlife management activities such as planting and pruning, as assigned.

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.
• 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.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

• This position will require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

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).
• 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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