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Government Jobs lists this Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 opportunity in patton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1The 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.This position supports the construction, upkeep, and improvement of State Game Lands and public access areas. You play an important part in habitat development, land maintenance, and safe operations in the field. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:Land Maintenance: Maintain and improve game lands, facilities, and public access areas with equipment and hand toolsHabitat Work: Develop habitat areas, clear borders, and prepare natural spaces for wildlife enhancementEquipment Operation: Operate heavy machinery, chain saws, and snow removal equipment safelyTrail and Structure Care: Build and maintain gates, trails, and wildlife structures on State Game LandsSafety Compliance: Follow safety laws, report hazards, and work responsibly in all weather conditionsSupport Activities: Assist with surveying, posting signs, prescribed burns, and landowner programsWork Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employmentWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.Alternate Work Schedule may apply.Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:One year of laboring experience using construction tools and equipment; orOne year of farming experience using agricultural tools and equipment; orOne year of construction equipment operation experience; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Special Requirements:This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.This position requires the selected candidate to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver's License within one year of employment in this job.Additional Requirement: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.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).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.
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patton, PA, 16668, US
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