SPFHS-2026-17 Parks and Wildlife Maintenance Apprentice
Scope of Eligibility
Description
Open to applicants who meet the requirements below.
Specific to Position
- Custodial services for patron health and safety
- Major/minor repairs
- Snow removal
- Basic painting
- Carpentry
- Roadway and outdoor recreation facilities
- The care and maintenance of the infrastructures, grounds and out areas of the park(s)
Special Note
- Appointees may be required to obtain a NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator's or Operator's License in the required categories based on area of assignment.
- Appointees may be required to successfully complete a forest fire suppression course administered by the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.
Employee Benefits
- Paid Benefit Leave
- Holiday Pay
- Alternative Workweek Program
- Telework
- Pension
- Deferred Compensation
- Health Benefits (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
- Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
- Commuter Tax Savings Program
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Tuition Reimbursement
Veteran's Preference
To qualify for New Jersey Veteran's Preference/status, you must establish Veteran's Preference through the Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs. Please submit proof of your Veteran's Preference along with your resume as indicated.
Residency
All persons newly hired on or after September 1, 2011, have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey subject to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L.2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act”.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of New Jersey seeks to increase the richness and diversity of its workforce, and in doing so, become the employer of choice for all people seeking to work in State Government.