Maintenance Repairman 2 (Seasonal) - Clear Creek Forest District

Are you eager to showcase your maintenance and repair skills while helping to maintain the natural beauty of our state? The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is on the lookout for a motivated and talented seasonal Maintenance Repairman 2. In this role, you will encounter a variety of tasks each day, ensuring that no two days are alike in this vibrant work setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who relish outdoor work and possess a strong work ethic. Do not miss your chance to apply for this thrilling position!

In this position, you will play an important part in maintaining state forest facilities and supporting forest resource operations. The work you will do helps ensure safe, reliable, and well-kept surroundings across the Clear Creek Forest District. As a seasonal Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• General Maintenance: Plan, prepare, and conduct maintenance on buildings, grounds, mechanical systems, trails, signage, and more
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, tractors, and specialized maintenance equipment safely
• Infrastructure Repairs: Make carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and HVAC repairs to district structures
• Road Work: Use assigned equipment to construct, maintain, and repair state forest roads and related features
• District Support: Assist with snow removal, facility protection, supply delivery, and other operational needs
• Vehicle Care: Perform routine service, troubleshoot issues, and install parts and accessories

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment with no health care benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 atwhich time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday - Thursday and 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Monday is a scheduled day off.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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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.

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.

• 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 once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.