Reference #: 4841711 THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join their team as a Park Maintenance Worker. This role encompasses a range of maintenance tasks at Leonard Harrison State Park and the Hills Creek Complex, which includes light carpentry, plumbing repairs, and the general maintenance of park grounds and facilities. Candidates should be prepared to engage in physically demanding work and be capable of performing their duties in various weather conditions, ensuring that the park remains a welcoming and well-maintained environment for all visitors. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The employee engages in semi-skilled tasks independently or provides support to a skilled worker in executing routine maintenance and construction activities within a State Park. This role involves repairing buildings and facilities by utilizing tools from various trades, including carpentry, electrical work, and plumbing, to ensure effective maintenance. Additionally, the employee is responsible for the upkeep, care, and cleaning of vehicles and equipment utilized throughout the park, ensuring they remain in optimal condition for operational use.

The employee constructs basic forms for concrete work using carpentry tools, mixes and applies cement, and finishes surfaces with masonry tools, as well as laying stone and block walls. Ground maintenance tasks are also part of the role, which includes mowing grass or weeds with riding or hand mowers, cutting firewood, collecting litter, and managing materials with dump trucks or pickup trucks. Other responsibilities encompass cleaning grills, sweeping paved areas, digging holes and ditches, and maintaining drainage systems. The employee is also involved in site preparation, seeding new turf areas, and planting and caring for trees and shrubs.

In addition to these tasks, the employee paints or stains park buildings, signs, and gates, ensuring they are well-maintained and visually appealing. General housekeeping and building maintenance duties are also part of the job, which includes cleaning and stocking restrooms, pit latrines, offices, and other facilities, as well as performing minor repairs like changing light bulbs or tightening fixtures. The employee must ensure the safe and proper use of all equipment, power tools, and hand tools while assisting park visitors and providing information in a courteous and helpful manner. Completing necessary documentation, such as daily logs, automotive mileage sheets, fuel dispensing records, and leave slips, is also required. The employee operates a two-way radio following established protocols and performs any related tasks as needed.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00098232)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment without benefits.
• Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch
• Weekends, holidays, and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
• 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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require the submission of criminal history reports. See hi ing 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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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.
• 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.

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.