Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Ridley Creek State Park

THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is actively looking to hire a Park Maintenance Worker who will engage in semi-skilled manual labor focused on the construction and upkeep of facilities within a State Park. This role is essential for ensuring that the park remains a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors, involving tasks such as repairing trails, maintaining park structures, and assisting with landscaping efforts. If you have a passion for the outdoors and a desire to contribute to the preservation of natural spaces, we encourage you to apply today and become a vital part of our team dedicated to enhancing the beauty and functionality of our state parks.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or provide assistance to a skilled worker in the routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. Your responsibilities will include repairing buildings and facilities by utilizing tools from various trades such as carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing. You will also be involved in the operation and upkeep of vehicles and equipment essential for park maintenance, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained. Additionally, you will construct basic forms for cement work, mixing and applying cement, finishing surfaces with masonry tools, and laying stone and block walls. Ground maintenance is another key aspect of your role, which involves mowing grass, cutting weeds, gathering litter, and performing various tasks such as loading materials into trucks, cleaning grills, and maintaining paved areas. You will also be responsible for site preparation, seeding new turf, and caring for trees and shrubs. Painting and staining park buildings, signs, and gates will be part of your duties, along with general housekeeping tasks that include cleaning restrooms and making minor repairs like replacing light bulbs. Safety and proper usage of all equipment, power tools, and hand tools will be paramount in your work. Furthermore, you will assist park visitors by providing information in a courteous manner, complete necessary documentation such as daily logs and fuel records, and operate a two-way radio following established protocols. Your role may also encompass additional related tasks as required.

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 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2026.
• Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hrs. 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.

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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• 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.

Legal Requirements:

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

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.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.

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 once for this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Condition of Employment - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

04

SECTION A - EXPERIENCE

Do you have experience using any of the grounds keeping equipment listed below in a work environment (select all that apply)? If no, choose option D.

• A. Snow blower, push mower, weed trimmer, or leaf blower
• B. Chainsaws or pole saws
• C. Riding equipment such as mower, tractor, or ATV/UTV
• D. I do not have experience using any of the equipment listed.

05

Do you have experience using any of the hand or power tools listed below in a work environment (select all that apply)? If no, choose option D.

• A. Hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, hand saws, or ratchet sets
• B. Power drills
• C. Carpentry/construction power saws such as jigsaws, circular saws, or table saws
• D. I do not have experience using any of the tools listed.

06

Do you have experience performing custodial duties such as disposing of trash and cleaning restrooms or offices in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

07

In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.

08

Do you have experience performing general equipment maintenance such as cleaning filters, replacing seals/gaskets, and oiling/greasing/sharpening tools and equipment in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

09

In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.

10

Do you have experience preparing and painting interior or exterior surfaces in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

11

In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.

12

Do you have experience performing light carpentry work such as replacing screens, shingles, wood trim, cove base, or spouting or building, assembling, or repairing signs, partitions, furniture, or structures in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

13

In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.

14

Do you have experience performing light electrical maintenance such as replacing electrical switches or lighting fixtures in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

15

In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.

16

Do you have experience performing light plumbing maintenance such as unblocking drains in a work environment?

• Yes
• No

17

In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.

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SECTION B - TRAINING

Please indicate if you have SUCCESSFULLY completed formal vocational technical high school or post high school training (i.e., instructional program which included both classroom lecture and instructor guided experience) in any of the maintenance trades listed below. Indicate all that apply. Uncompleted courses are NOT acceptable. If none, choose option F.

• A. Carpentry
• B. Mechanics
• C. Electrical
• D. Plumbing
• E. Landscaping
• F. I have NOT completed formal vocational technical high school or post high school training in any of the trades listed.

19

If you are claiming training, please provide the name of the college/university/trade school, course titles, and the number of credits/clock hours in the text box below. (Ex. ABC University/Writing Basics/3). If not applicable, enter N/A in the textbox below.

Required Question

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