Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Clear Creek Forest District
About The Position
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 upkeep Trail Work: Construct and repair trails, clear vegetation, maintain boundary lines, and support safe access Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, clean, and complete minor repairs on hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment Emergency Response: Assist with search and rescue activities, wildfire suppression, fire equipment repair, and other related emergency tasks Forest Management: Support tree cutting, planting, pruning, and vegetation treatment to aid forest and wildlife management Chemical Application: Apply herbicides or pesticides under the direction of a certified applicator
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.
- Possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
- Meet the PA residency requirement.
Responsibilities
- Maintain buildings, landscapes, fences, signs, and comfort stations through cleaning, repairs, mowing, and upkeep
- Construct and repair trails, clear vegetation, maintain boundary lines, and support safe access
- Inspect, clean, and complete minor repairs on hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and equipment
- Assist with search and rescue activities, wildfire suppression, fire equipment repair, and other related emergency tasks
- Support tree cutting, planting, pruning, and vegetation treatment to aid forest and wildlife management
- Apply herbicides or pesticides under the direction of a certified applicator
Benefits
- No healthcare benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
