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Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer; Seasonal – Cowans Gap State Park Jobs in Allentown, USA at Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani
Position: Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) – Cowans Gap State Park
Job Summary
As a seasonal Park Maintenance Worker with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will help keep Cowans Gap State Park welcoming and well cared for. This role will give you the chance to work with tools, equipment, and the natural environment while learning valuable maintenance skills. Your efforts will help visitors enjoy safe, clean, and attractive park facilities. Become part of a mission that supports outdoor recreation and preserves public spaces.
Responsibilities
- General Maintenance – Carry out routine upkeep and assist skilled workers with construction and repair tasks around the park
- Facility Care – Clean restrooms and buildings using basic cleaning tools and supplies to maintain a safe and sanitary environment
- Grounds Work – Mow grass, trim vegetation, remove debris, and maintain park landscapes using mowers, trimmers, and other equipment
- Equipment Operation – Use chainsaws, tractors, chippers, vehicles, and small equipment to complete assigned maintenance tasks
- Repairs and Installation – Make minor repairs and install park amenities such as benches, grills, and signs using hand tools and basic trade skills
- Visitor Support – Provide helpful information to park guests and complete required forms and records accurately
Work Schedule and Additional Information
- This is a seasonal, full‑time position with no healthcare benefits. There is no option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until October 2026, at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately March 2027.
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30‑minute lunch.
- Work shifts and days will vary. The employee will work 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, which may include weekends and holidays.
- 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 these notices.
Qualifications
- 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 ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
- 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).
- 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.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
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 (Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). and click on Veterans.
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Title: Park Maintenance Worker; Semi Skilled Laborer; Seasonal – Cowans Gap State Park
Company: Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvani
Location: Allentown, USA
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