What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Elk Forest District, Cameron County position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites you to be part of our meaningful mission! Join us in maintaining district roads, trails, and facilities, where your skills will make a real difference in your community. Experience the rewarding fulfillment of public service while paving the way for professional growth and numerous opportunities for advancement. Do not miss out on the chance to enhance your career while enjoying the great outdoors!
As a Forest Maintenance Worker in the Elk Forest District, you will assist with forest maintenance, fire management, and recreation tasks. Your main tasks will include cleaning, maintaining, painting, and repairing the forest facilities. You will operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment, ensuring safety checks and inspections are completed before use. Additionally, you will handle road maintenance, using designated equipment and tools to ensure smooth, well-drained road surfaces and safe right-of-ways. Your efforts will contribute to the effective maintenance and appearance of the park.
Condition of Employment:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
As a Forest Maintenance Worker in the Elk Forest District, you will assist with forest maintenance, fire management, and recreation tasks. Your main tasks will include cleaning, maintaining, painting, and repairing the forest facilities. You will operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment, ensuring safety checks and inspections are completed before use. Additionally, you will handle road maintenance, using designated equipment and tools to ensure smooth, well-drained road surfaces and safe right-of-ways. Your efforts will contribute to the effective maintenance and appearance of the park.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Seasonal full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay.
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch; 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday, with a 30-minute lunch; Monday off
- This position may require travel and overtime.
- 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.
Condition of Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial 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.
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).
- 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional Info/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.
Salary : $18
