Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Tuscarora Forest District
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
- Agency: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
- Location: PA
- Type: Full-Time
- Work arrangement: onsite
- Posted: 2026-05-04
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Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Tuscarora Forest District
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Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Tuscarora Forest District
Salary
$18.46 Hourly
Location
Perry County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-48666-90030
Department
Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division
CN Fors Dstr #3
Opening Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
5/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
90030
Position Number
00027912
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00388103
Bureau / Division
Tuscarora Forest District
Worksite Address
4640 Big Spring Road
City
Blain, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17006
Contact Name
OA, CE Section Intake Division
Contact Email
RA-OACEINTAKESEC@pa.gov
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THE POSITION
As a Seasonal Forest Maintenance Worker for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will join a team that keeps Tuscarora State Forest in great condition. This role gives you a chance to work outdoors and support forest visitors every day. You will help protect natural spaces through hands-on maintenance and repair work. This is a rewarding way to build skills and make a difference caring for Pennsylvania lands.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will support the upkeep and improvement of Tuscarora State Forest through hands-on maintenance and repair tasks. As a Seasonal Forest Maintenance Worker, you will perform the following duties:Building Repairs: Make repairs to forest buildings and facilities using tools from several building tradesEquipment Operation: Operate, clean, and maintain vehicles and equipment used throughout the forestGround Maintenance: Mow, trim, clear debris, prepare sites, plant and maintain trees and shrubs, and complete other outdoor maintenance tasksConstruction Support: Build simple concrete forms, mix and place cement, and construct stone or block wallsVisitor Assistance: Offer helpful information to forest visitors and maintain a friendly presenceRecordkeeping: Complete daily reports, mileage sheets, fuel logs, and other required recordsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Seasonal, full-time employment with not health care benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until 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 are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch, Off FridayTelework: 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 these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Conditions of Empl