Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Maurice K Goddard State Park

Are you passionate about working outdoors and thrive in a hands-on environment? If so, consider becoming a part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Maurice K Goddard State Park. You will play a vital role in maintaining grounds and facilities, contributing to the beauty and accessibility of our natural spaces. This position offers not only the chance to serve the public but also the opportunity for professional development and advancement. Join our team and help us enhance the great outdoors! Your skills can make a real impact, and together we can ensure that everyone enjoys the wonders of nature!

In this position, you will perform both light and heavy manual labor, encompassing a diverse range of construction and maintenance activities. Your responsibilities will include supporting maintenance personnel in construction and repair tasks, as well as excavating holes and trenches using hand tools and cleaning culverts. Additionally, you will be responsible for collecting and disposing of litter. Your duties will also involve painting signs, installing posts for these signs, and mounting them appropriately. You will be tasked with placing and repairing picnic tables, as well as positioning fire rings, trash cans, and bumper blocks. Furthermore, you will assist in the servicing and repair of equipment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• 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.

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.

• This position will require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• 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.

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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.