Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

About the Role

Are you looking for a hands-on opportunity to support wildlife and public recreation? The Pennsylvania Game Commission is searching for a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys physical work. This position is responsible for supporting conservation efforts and improving important habitat areas by using equipment, tools, and outdoors skills to keep game lands safe and accessible. Play a key role in maintaining the natural spaces enjoyed by hunters, hikers, and wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Habitat Maintenance: Develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools such as chain saws to improve wildlife habitat.
• Equipment Operation: Operate or assist with operating heavy equipment, machinery, and tools for construction and land management.
• Trail and Access Work: Build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands.
• Environmental Tasks: Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal activities as needed.
• Boundary and Signage: Maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey new or existing land tracts.
• Wildlife Support: Assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties such as handling road-killed animals and supporting special management areas.

Schedule

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) may be available.
• Telework is not an option for this position.

Requirements

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; or
  • One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment; or
  • One year of construction equipment operation experience; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Must obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.