Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Greene County, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking a hardworking, outdoor-driven Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to help build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania's game lands and wildlife habitats. In this role, you will operate heavy equipment, construct and repair infrastructure, manage habitat projects, assist with prescribed fires, and work across forests, fields, and rugged terrain to support healthy ecosystems and public access. This helps ensure that game lands remain in excellent condition for wildlife and the public. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work, take pride in craftsmanship, and want a career where every day supports conservation and Pennsylvania's natural resources, then this is the job for you. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled duties that are essential for maintaining safe, accessible, and wildlife-friendly environments. It is a hands-on, outdoor focused position for individuals who enjoy meaningful work that supports conservation and recreation across Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; or One year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment; or One year of construction equipment operation experience; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Must obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and construct game land infrastructure such as bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges
• Use and maintain heavy equipment, chainsaws, and a variety of other tools
• Maintain and assist with habitat management projects, pruning or clearing vegetation, boarder cuts, and mowing
• Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide application, snow removal, and handling wildlife
• Read maps, help with surveying, and maintain and reestablish State Game Lands & public access boundary lines
• Work closely with other field staff assess environments, follow safety requirements, and maintain safe working conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed