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Park Maintenance Worker (Semi-Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Parker Dam State Park Complex

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$18.05 Hourly
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Penfield
28 Fairview Road (Show on map)
Feb 21, 2025
THE POSITION Embrace your love for the outdoors and turn it into a fulfilling career by joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at Parker Dam State Park Complex. In this position, you will play an essential role in preserving our stunning landscapes and well-maintained facilities, ensuring that everyone can relish the beauty of nature. Be a part of our dynamic team and enrich the outdoor experience for countless visitors! Your unique talents can make a lasting impact, transforming how people connect with and appreciate the wonders of the natural world! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will take on semi-skilled manual labor focused on constructing and maintaining the Parker Dam State Park Complex. You will expertly clean and maintain multiple restroom and shower facilities in the day-use and campground areas while conducting routine litter pickups to keep the park pristine. Additionally, you will confidently manage turf and landscape needs, including mowing, trimming, using chainsaws, controlling invasive plants, and preparing and seeding sites. You will also support maintenance personnel in various construction and repair projects, clean grills, sweep paved areas, and skillfully dig and maintain drainage systems. Your commitment to caring for and cleaning all vehicles and equipment used throughout the park will ensure everything operates efficiently and effectively. 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. 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 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 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). 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%20Info/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. 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.