Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Beltzville State Park

About the Role

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker who enjoys hands-on work and improving outdoor spaces. This job lets you see the impact of your efforts every day as you help maintain park grounds, buildings, and equipment. You will be part of a team that supports safe and welcoming environments for visitors. Your work will help protect natural areas for future generations.

Description of Work

This position focuses on maintaining park facilities, grounds, and equipment to support daily operations and visitor safety. It involves a mix of repair work, grounds care, and general upkeep across the park.

Responsibilities

• Building Repairs: Carry out basic repairs to park buildings and structures using tools from multiple trades
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used in park upkeep
• Grounds Care: Maintain turf, trees, shrubs, and general outdoor areas using a variety of tools and machinery
• Painting Tasks: Apply paint or stain to park buildings, signs, gates, and other structures
• Housekeeping Duties: Clean and supply park buildings and complete minor routine repairs
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety rules, maintain tools properly, and attend required safety meetings

Schedule

• This is a seasonal, full-time position. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Application 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted.
• 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 your score may be lower than deserved or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.