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

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$18.05 Hourly
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Derry
1150 Keystone Park Road (Show on map)
Feb 14, 2025

THE POSITION

Are you passionate about the great outdoors and looking for a hands-on job that makes a difference? Keystone State Park has an incredible opportunity waiting for you! We are searching for a dedicated individual with semi-skilled labor experience who wants to ensure our visitors enjoy a clean and safe environment. This rewarding seasonal position allows you to operate various construction and maintenance equipment while playing a vital role in enhancing the natural beauty of our park. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and earn some extra cash, join our team and help us preserve this breathtaking natural space for everyone to enjoy!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Park Maintenance Worker at Keystone State Park, you will be an essential part of our team, providing vital support in maintaining a clean and safe environment for all visitors. Your role as a semi-skilled manual laborer will involve successfully managing various construction and maintenance tasks throughout the park and expertly operating and maintaining the necessary vehicles and equipment.

You will confidently take charge of daily operations, demonstrating your ability to work independently while contributing significantly to larger projects. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the integrity of park buildings through effective repairs and carrying out crucial landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, litter collection, and drain cleaning. Additionally, you will be involved in site preparation, seeding, planting trees and shrubs, general cleaning, and executing minor facility repairs. Your contributions will play a key role in enhancing the beauty and functionality of Keystone State Park for everyone to enjoy.

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. The season runs from March through November.
  • 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.

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

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 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.
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.

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.

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