Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Pymatuning State Park

Have you been looking for a seasonal position outdoors that allows you to use your experience in semi-skilled manual work? This is an opportunity for you to get yourself out of an office's walls and into Pymatuning State Park's great outdoors. We are looking for someone with semi-skilled labor experience, whether you have assisted skilled tradespeople or led a small crew. If you are eager to make a difference and earn extra cash, we invite you to join our team and help us preserve this stunning natural space!

As a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker at Pymatuning State Park, you will play a vital role in enhancing and preserving the beauty and functionality of our park. In this position, you will engage in semi-skilled manual labor focused on constructing, maintaining, and operating park facilities, equipment, and properties. In this exciting role, you can take charge of your own daily tasks, while also collaborating with skilled professionals who will help you expand your expertise. Additionally, you may be asked to lead small teams in completing routine projects, allowing you to make a meaningful impact and grow your leadership skills. Your responsibilities will involve utilizing multiple construction and maintenance tools and equipment, allowing you to develop and apply valuable skills gained from hands-on experience. Your involvement will play a crucial role in elevating the enjoyment and ensuring the safety of our park for everyone who visits. Together, we can create a better experience for all!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

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.

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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• 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:

• 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.

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.

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.

• 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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.