Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Rothrock Forest District
About the role
Become a Forest Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and help protect Pennsylvania’s wild places! This position offers meaningful outdoor work that directly supports forest roads, trails and facilities.
Description of Work
- Maintain and repair buildings, equipment, and signs across State Forest properties
- Clear culverts and ditches, maintain driving surfaces, and remove fallen trees
- Repaint blazes, remove windfalls, and maintain water diversion controls on forest trails
- Handle chainsaws, tractors, skid steers, and shop tools for maintenance tasks
- Mow lawns, collect trash, clean restrooms, and repair picnic facilities
- Support fire suppression, prevention, pre-suppression, and prescribed fire activities
Qualifications Required
- One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
- A valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent
- PA residency
Work Schedule and Additional Information
This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027. 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.