Maintenance Repairman 1 - French Creek State Park Complex

About the role

Would you enjoy a career working outdoors and using your hands to help keep Commonwealth parks safe, clean, and inviting for visitors? Build a strong future as a seasonal Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at the French Creek State Park Complex. This position gives you the chance to help care for park buildings, trails, and outdoor spaces that park goers explore every year. You will learn a variety of maintenance skills while working in a beautiful natural setting.

Responsibilities

• General Maintenance: Make repairs to buildings, facilities, and structures using carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and other trade skills
• Grounds Work: Mow grass, trim vegetation, plant trees, and maintain turf areas throughout the park
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain mowers, trucks, power tools, and other park equipment
• Construction Support: Build forms, mix and place cement, and assist with basic construction tasks
• Visitor Assistance: Provide information and support to park users while helping maintain clean public areas
• Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, report hazards, and ensure proper use of tools and protective equipment

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training: Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Other Requirements: Must meet the PA residency requirement (see Residency Guidelines). Must be able to perform essential job functions. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

Work Schedule

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 February 2026 until October 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay and automatically returned to employment approximately in February 2027.

Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Work is scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week. Days and shifts will vary and will include holidays and weekends. Telework is not an option for this position.

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. Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions, and is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or your score may be lower than deserved and you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Results will be provided via email.