Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 - 3 Year Limited Term

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Perry County, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is hiring a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 to support conservation efforts, improve wildlife habitat, and maintain state game lands for public recreation. The role involves hands-on outdoor work, construction and land management, equipment use, and upkeep of public access areas. The position is a three-year limited-term, full-time job requiring 40 hours per week. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch; an alternate work schedule may be available. Telework is not available.

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.
• Possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop habitat areas, maintain openings, and use tools such as chain saws to improve wildlife habitat.
• Operate or assist with operating heavy equipment, machinery, and tools for construction and land management.
• Build and maintain parking areas, trails, gates, and public access routes on game lands.
• Assist with prescribed burns, herbicide work, and snow removal as needed.
• Maintain boundary lines, post informational signs, and help survey new or existing land tracts.
• Assist wildlife officers with wildlife-related duties, including handling road-killed animals and supporting special management areas.

What This Job Offers

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