What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) Black Moshannon State Park position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is seeking a full-time seasonal Park Maintenance Worker to support Black Moshannon State Park. This position performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work across a variety of trades—including building, mechanical, and electrical—at the sub-journey level to ensure park facilities remain safe, functional, and welcoming for visitors.
Apply today and help keep one of Pennsylvania’s treasured state parks in top condition.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role, you will perform a wide range of semi-skilled maintenance and repair duties to support the facilities, grounds, equipment, and natural resources of Black Moshannon State Park. Your work helps ensure the park remains safe, clean, functional, and welcoming for all visitors.
Key Responsibilities- Clean and sanitize cabins, restrooms, pavilions, and other park buildings, including mopping floors, scrubbing showers, removing trash, and picking up litter.
- Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs, and assist skilled trades staff with carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, painting, and general building upkeep.
- Maintain park grounds by mowing and trimming turf, preparing soil, pruning and transplanting trees, operating chainsaws, assisting with invasive species control, and maintaining trails.
- Support maintenance of water, plumbing, and sewage systems, including clearing drains, repairing faucets, winterizing systems, and assisting with treatment plant operations.
- Conduct basic vehicle maintenance such as checking fluids, greasing fittings, changing filters, and performing simple body repairs.
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely and effectively while keeping work areas clean and organized.
- Maintain records of maintenance activities, vehicle use, fuel, and other required reports.
- Lead volunteers on assigned projects and provide general park information to visitors when needed.
- Assist in emergency responses, including lost-person searches and fire suppression, following established procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to support park operations.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- 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 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 approximately March 2027.
- Work shifts/days vary, will work 5 days/37.5 hours per week to include weekends and holidays if needed.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- 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).
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- 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. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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 (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.
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You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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