Park Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) (Seasonal) - Delaware Canal State

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Washington Crossing, PA • 3h ago

Reference #: 5056381 THE POSITION For those who find joy in outdoor endeavors and thrive in a hands-on role, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at Delaware Canal State Park in Yardley invites you to explore a rewarding career with our team as a Park Maintenance Worker. Here, you will take part in vital tasks involving the upkeep of roads, trails, canals, and facilities, all while embracing the gratifying essence of public service. Do not miss this opportunity to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of our natural landscapes, ensuring they remain pristine for future generations. This position not only provides you with a sense of personal achievement but also a pathway for professional growth and advancement!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will be responsible for providing routine construction and maintenance services to assist in ensuring a clean and safe facility for visitors at Delaware Canal State Park. Assignments will entail utilizing tools of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry trades to make minor repairs to park structures. You will be tasked with general housekeeping and building maintenance by removing litter, emptying trash receptacles, and cleaning park restrooms, pavilions, and grills. You will also tend to grounds maintenance and weed removal throughout the park and around canal bridges and crossings. Due to the unique infrastructure associated with the canal, you may be called upon to assist with building or repairing heavy wooden gates, vehicle bridges, and walking bridges using chain saws, various @types of circular and reciprocating saws, drills, impact drivers, and hand tools. Courteous communication skills may be employed to assist park visitors by providing general information in a friendly and helpful manner.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: This is a seasonal, 37.5 hours/week, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2025 until November 2025 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately in March 2026. Work schedule will vary to include weekends and holidays as needed. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 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.

Other Requirements: You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand 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). 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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 oncefor this posting. Your results will be provided via email.

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.

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