Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Little Pine State Park

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is currently looking to hire a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker in Clinton County. This position involves performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks across various trades, including building, mechanical, and electrical work. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the upkeep and functionality of facilities at several state parks, specifically Little Pine, Hyner Run, Hyner View, and Upper Pine Bottom. This role is essential for maintaining the parks' infrastructure, contributing to a safe and enjoyable environment for visitors, and supporting the overall mission of conservation and natural resource management in the region.

In this position, you will be responsible for the thorough cleaning of all restroom facilities, adhering to a comprehensive 12-step cleaning protocol. Your primary duties will include the daily maintenance of restroom areas, cleaning rental cabins between guest stays, and ensuring the pool facility is well-kept. Additionally, you will manage the upkeep of park grounds through mowing and weed-eating, while also assisting with various maintenance tasks such as minor carpentry, painting, tree and branch cleanup, and litter removal as required. You will perform routine repair jobs under general supervision, as well as support a journeyman tradesman or maintenance supervisor with more complex maintenance tasks. Your role will also encompass preventative and operational maintenance of facilities, buildings, and equipment, which includes cleaning, basic repairs, and necessary adjustments. Routine building maintenance tasks will involve painting, re-shingling roofs, and repairing screens and windows, utilizing both hand and power tools. You will be tasked with replacing bulbs, shades, and switches, and assisting with electrical maintenance and repairs, as well as caring for electrical motors through oiling and adjustments. Furthermore, you will mix cement and plaster, assist in laying blocks and bricks, and perform minor plastering repairs. Your responsibilities will extend to supporting skilled tradesmen in grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, as well as painting and staining park buildings, structures, and signs. You will also conduct minor maintenance on park vehicles, including oil changes and fluid level checks, and perform general maintenance on water, sewage, and plumbing systems, addressing issues such as blocked drains and faucet repairs. Seasonal tasks will include snow removal from sidewalks and parking lots, grass cutting, and maintaining park trails. Proficiency in operating and maintaining hand and power tools is essential, as is the ability to use chainsaws for tree removal and cleanup following high water events. Lastly, you will be required to attend all necessary training sessions to ensure compliance and enhance your skills.

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.
• Shifts/days vary. This position will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include holidays and weekends.
• 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.
  

• 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.

• 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.

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• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
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