Custodial Worker 1 (Seasonal) - Laurel Hill State Park

Do you enjoy working outdoors while helping to keep public spaces clean and welcoming for visitors? The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking reliable Custodial Worker 1s who take pride in maintaining park facilities and value Pennsylvania's natural landscapes. This role gives you the chance to make a visible difference every day throughout the grounds at Laurel Hill State Park. Your work will help visitors to enjoy safe, clean, and comfortable spaces while they enjoy their visit. Apply today to join a team that values stewardship and community service!

This position helps keep park buildings, cabins and outdoor areas clean, safe and ready for public use. As a Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, showers, floors, and walls in restrooms, bathhouses, and cabins
• Building Care: Scrub floors, dust surfaces, and polish furniture and fixtures in park buildings
• Waste Management: Empty garbage cans, replace bags, and dispose of waste in dumpsters
• Basic Repairs: Replace light bulbs, make simple repairs, and report larger scale issues to the supervisor
• Outdoor Upkeep: Pick up litter, mow and trim grass, shovel snow, and maintain walkways
• Equipment Transport: Operate a pickup truck or utility vehicle to move cleaning equipment and supplies throughout the park

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 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week, and will include a 30-minute lunch. Work days and shifts will vary and will include holidays and weekends as 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.