Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Clear Creek Forest District

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Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Clear Creek Forest District

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Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Clear Creek Forest District

Salary

$18.83 Hourly

Location

Jefferson County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-56209-90030

Department

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division

CN Fors Dstr #8

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

90030

Position Number

00041281

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00388108

Bureau / Division

Clear Creek Forest District #8

Worksite Address

12622 State Route 949

City

Sigel, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15860

Contact Name

Becky Hershberger

Contact Email

behershber@pa.gov

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THE POSITION
Would you thrive in a career where you could lead important work that keeps forest landscapes, trails, and facilities safe for everyone who enjoys the Clear Creek Forest District?  Join the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) as a Forest Maintenance Worker and help care for the natural areas that make Pennsylvania special. Your dedicated efforts will protect forest resources and support public safety across the district.  Apply today to step into a hands-on role where your contributions directly improve our valued state forest lands!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on maintaining forest facilities, trails, roads, and equipment to support safe and well-kept state forest lands.  Through your work, you will help to ensure that public spaces remain accessible, functional, and ready for both daily use and emergency response.  As a Forest Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:Facility Care: Maintain buildings, landscapes, fences, signs, and comfort stations through cleaning, repairs, mowing, and upkeepTrail Work: Construct and repair trails, clear vegetation, maintain boundary lines, and support safe accessEquipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and complete minor repairs on hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipmentEmergency Response: Assist with search and rescue activities, wildfire suppression, fire equipment repair, and other related emergency tasksForest Management: Support tree cutting, planting, pruning, and vegetation treatment to aid forest and wildlife managementChemical Application: Apply herbicides or pesticides under the direction of a certified applicatorInterested 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 through November 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay.  The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.Work hours will be between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday – Friday.  Specifics about work schedules, including the possibility of an alternate work schedule, will be discussed during the inter