Seasonal Maintenance Worker
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Job Location:
Garrett, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 18 - 19
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
Seasonal Maintenance Worker
Seasonal Contractual 40 hours per week Monday through Thursday
Two (2) positions available
March 2026 January 2027; Three to ten-month contract; Starting and ending dates are negotiable.
GRADE
9998
LOCATION OF POSITION
Western Region Savage River State Forest
Main Purpose of Job
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Service/Western Region iscurrently accepting applications for Maintenance positions at Savage River State Forest Oakland (GarrettCounty) MD. This position will assist with the general maintenance of buildings grounds facilities andequipment of the State Forest. The work entails independently performing maintenance work includingcampsite maintenance rendering routine preventative maintenance and making minor repairs orimprovements to buildings fixtures mechanical equipment grounds and roadways including mowingweed eating clearing trails painting etc. Other duties may include but are not limited to planting treeshabitat improvement projects and boundary line maintenance. The selected candidate may be requiredto work some weekends and/or holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: None
Experience: Experience operating small equipment such as small tractors lawn mowers and chainsaws.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be able to lift 70 lbs. and work in inclement weather and rugged terrain.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Persons in this position may be assigned duties which require the operation of an automobile or other motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess the appropriate operators license valid in the State of Maryland.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not accept information submitted after this date. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions and qualifications of this position.
For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.
BENEFITS
Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.
*Should benefits be available this information will be discussed at the time of hire
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources Human Resources 580 Taylor Avenue C-3 Annapolis MD 21401. The Human Resources unit is not responsible for applications sent to any other address.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at ; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division. Please note standard business hours for the help desk are 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Inquiries made after hours will be reviewed the following business day.
If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application before the announcement deadline or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment please contact Adriana Parravano at .
Supplemental materials and/or edits to your application will not be accepted once the announcement deadline has passed. Candidates will only be able to submit an application once so it is extremely important that you are following the application instructions.
Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue Annapolis MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions as a result of technical difficulties will be accepted.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Candidates with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
Key Skills
- Computer
- Freelance
- ICWA
- General Maintenance
- Fire Fighting
