Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Loyalsock Forest District, Su
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, Hillsgrove, PA, United States
Overview
Step into the outdoors and make a real difference as a Seasonal Forest Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Loyalsock Forest District. If you enjoy hands-on work, fresh air, and helping keep our forests safe and beautiful, this job is a great fit. Every day brings something new, from caring for trails to supporting wildfire crews. Join us for a season of meaningful work that helps protect Pennsylvania's natural spaces.
Description of Work
Trail & Road Work: Maintains and repairs forest roads, bridges, culverts, trails, and boundary lines, including clearing vegetation and installing signs or gates.
Facility Upkeep: Assists with cleaning, mowing, painting, garbage collection, snow removal, and general repairs at district buildings and comfort stations.
Equipment Care: Performs routine maintenance on tools, vehicles, and power equipment, and keeps written records of equipment use and repairs.
Fire Support: Helps with wildfire suppression and prescribed burns using hand tools, pumps, and other equipment, and attends required fire-related training.
Fence Maintenance: Inspects, clears, and repairs deer exclosure fences and related equipment to keep them functioning properly.
Emergency Assistance: Supports search and rescue efforts, applies herbicides under supervision, posts signage, and follows all safety rules and training requirements.
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. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026, with leave without pay and automatic return to employment in March 2027.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Friday off.
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 notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 residency requirements, follow the linked Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided on the application (relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience and qualifications. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only; use of AI to misrepresent information or during interviews is not permitted. See Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for details.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more, go to the Veterans section on pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 (for 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.
Your score is based on the information provided on the application and in response to supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this posting only; ensure all information is complete and accurate.
You may apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Step into the outdoors and make a real difference as a Seasonal Forest Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Loyalsock Forest District. If you enjoy hands-on work, fresh air, and helping keep our forests safe and beautiful, this job is a great fit. Every day brings something new, from caring for trails to supporting wildfire crews. Join us for a season of meaningful work that helps protect Pennsylvania's natural spaces.
Description of Work
Trail & Road Work: Maintains and repairs forest roads, bridges, culverts, trails, and boundary lines, including clearing vegetation and installing signs or gates.
Facility Upkeep: Assists with cleaning, mowing, painting, garbage collection, snow removal, and general repairs at district buildings and comfort stations.
Equipment Care: Performs routine maintenance on tools, vehicles, and power equipment, and keeps written records of equipment use and repairs.
Fire Support: Helps with wildfire suppression and prescribed burns using hand tools, pumps, and other equipment, and attends required fire-related training.
Fence Maintenance: Inspects, clears, and repairs deer exclosure fences and related equipment to keep them functioning properly.
Emergency Assistance: Supports search and rescue efforts, applies herbicides under supervision, posts signage, and follows all safety rules and training requirements.
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. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026, with leave without pay and automatic return to employment in March 2027.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Friday off.
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 notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 residency requirements, follow the linked Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; information to support eligibility must be provided on the application (relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with requirements may eliminate you from consideration.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience and qualifications. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only; use of AI to misrepresent information or during interviews is not permitted. See Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for details.
Veterans
Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more, go to the Veterans section on pa.gov.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)
711 (for 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.
Your score is based on the information provided on the application and in response to supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this posting only; ensure all information is complete and accurate.
You may apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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