Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1
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. 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, this is the job for you. In this important role, you will have the opportunity to support the maintenance and enhancement of Pennsylvania State Game Lands through varied outdoor tasks. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties: Land Maintenance: Prepare and upkeep game land grounds and facilities using tools, equipment, and manual labor Trail Construction: Build and repair trails, gates, signage, and infrastructure to support public recreational access Habitat Support: Assist in creating openings, pruning trees, planting seedlings, and building wildlife structures Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain tools such as chainsaws, snow blowers, and off-road vehicles Safety Practices: Follow safety standards, attend trainings, perform prescribed burns, and report unsafe conditions Support Programs: Help with surveys, boundary line marking, nursery seed collection, and highway-killed animal recovery.
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.
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment in this job.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and upkeep game land grounds and facilities using tools, equipment, and manual labor
- Build and repair trails, gates, signage, and infrastructure to support public recreational access
- Assist in creating openings, pruning trees, planting seedlings, and building wildlife structures
- Operate and maintain tools such as chainsaws, snow blowers, and off-road vehicles
- Follow safety standards, attend trainings, perform prescribed burns, and report unsafe conditions
- Help with surveys, boundary line marking, nursery seed collection, and highway-killed animal recovery
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
