Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Note: This is a reposting of position N-2026-57918 (previously open September 4–13, 2026). Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

About the role

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a hardworking, outdoor-driven Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. In this role, you will operate heavy equipment, construct and repair infrastructure, manage habitat projects, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support healthy ecosystems and public access. This helps ensure that game lands remain in excellent condition for wildlife and the public. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want a career where every day supports conservation and Pennsylvania's natural resources, then this is the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Construction Trades Work: Help maintain, repair, and construct game land infrastructure such as bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges.
• Equipment Operation: Use and maintain heavy equipment, chainsaws, and a variety of other tools.
• Habitat Care: Maintain and assist with habitat management projects, pruning or clearing vegetation, border cuts, and mowing.
• Field Operations: Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide application, snow removal, and handling wildlife.
• Boundary Maintenance: Read maps, help with surveying, and maintain and reestablish State Game Lands and public access boundary lines.
• Safety Duties: Work closely with other field staff to assess environments, follow safety requirements, and maintain safe working conditions.

Requirements

Minimum Experience and Training (one of the following):

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment
• One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment
• One year of construction equipment operation experience
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Special Requirements:

• 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

Additional Requirement:

• Ability to perform essential job functions

Schedule

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

Pay

In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email (check spam/junk folders).