Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Leonard Harrison State Park
Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Leonard Harrison State Park
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Job Description
THE POSITION
If you have a passion for working in the great outdoors and thrive in a hands-on environment consider becoming a part of the dedicated team at Leonard Harrison State Park under the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. In this role you will engage in essential maintenance tasks that keep district roads trails and facilities in top condition ensuring that visitors can fully enjoy the natural beauty of the area. This position not only offers the rewarding experience of serving the public but also opens doors to professional development and a variety of promotional pathways. Embrace the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community and the environment. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
An employee in this role engages in semi-skilled tasks independently provides assistance to skilled tradespeople or takes on the responsibility of leading a small team of manual laborers who carry out routine assignments. The work entails utilizing a diverse range of construction groundskeeping and maintenance tools and equipment often necessitating the application of skills that are developed through hands-on experience in the field. The employee is expected to perform minor repairs along with regular groundskeeping and custodial responsibilities with a significant degree of autonomy with their work being subject to review upon completion. For more complex construction or repair tasks the employee operates under the guidance of a skilled tradesperson or supervisor ensuring that all work meets the required standards and specifications.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition 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 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.
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need with a 30-minute lunch
- Weekends holidays and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
Other Requirements:- You must meet thePA residency requirement.For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelinkand click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents willnotbe 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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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 click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- 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 oncefor this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
