About this opportunity
Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania lists this Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 opportunity in petersburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary
$39,287.00 - $57,772.00 Annually
Location
Huntingdon County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-
Department
Game Commission
Division
GC Land Mgmt Grp #1
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/28/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
60127
Position Number
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Land Management Group 1
Worksite Address
8877 Petersburg Pike
City
Petersburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16669
Contact Name
Alyssa Mayberry
Contact Phone
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Step into a rewarding outdoor career as a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 with the Game Commission. This role offers the chance to help care for Pennsylvania's natural spaces while learning valuable hands-on skills. You will support projects that keep state game lands safe, accessible, and thriving for wildlife and visitors alike. Join a team that takes pride in preserving the land for future generations.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the upkeep and improvement of state game lands by building, maintaining, and restoring outdoor areas and structures. Work involves using heavy equipment, tools, and forestry practices to improve habitats and ensure public access. As a Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:
Habitat Work: Develop and maintain vegetation areas by operating equipment and handling tools in outdoor environments
Trail and Access Care: Support the construction and upkeep of roads, trails, gates, and public access points
Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain heavy machinery, power tools, and related equipment during daily tasks
Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, assess conditions, and use protective gear while working in varied weather
Wildlife Support: Assist with habitat projects, prescribed burns, and efforts that enhance conditions for wildlife species
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
You may have to work an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) when necessary.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training 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.
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.
Who can apply
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