Forest Maintenance Worker (Seasonal) - Tuscarora Forest District, Perry County

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, Blain
4640 Big Spring Road (Show on map)
Dec 31, 2024
THE POSITION If you love working outside and thrive in a hands-on role, consider joining the Tuscarora Forest District of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). You will engage in meaningful work maintaining roads, trails, and facilities while experiencing the rewards of public service. This position offers not only personal fulfillment but also opportunities for professional development and advancement. Come be a part of our team and help make a positive impact in the beautiful outdoors! DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will engage in routine maintenance and construction activities within the Tuscarora State Forest. Responsibilities encompass repairing buildings and facilities, utilizing tools from carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other construction trades for maintenance purposes. You will also operate and assist in the upkeep, care, and cleaning of vehicles and equipment utilized throughout the forest. Additional tasks include constructing simple forms for concrete work with carpentry tools, mixing and placing cement, finishing surfaces with masonry tools, and constructing stone and block walls. Ground maintenance duties involve mowing or trimming grass and weeds with various equipment, cutting firewood, collecting litter, loading and transporting materials in trucks, cleaning grills, sweeping paved areas, digging holes and ditches, and clearing drains and culverts. Furthermore, responsibilities extend to site preparation, seeding and establishing new turf areas, as well as planting and maintaining trees and shrubs, including mowing roadsides and clearing road ditches with a four-wheel drive tractor. 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 without benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which the employee is placed on leave without pay. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch. Overtime and travel as needed 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 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%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.