Maintenance Repairman 1 - French Creek State Park Complex

Salary $18.83 Hourly Location Chester County, PA Job Type Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-60062-94610 Department Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Division CN French Creek St Prk Cmplx Opening Date 10/20/2026 Closing Date 11/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 94610 Position Number 00025905 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST03 Bureau / Division Code 00386328 Bureau / Division CN French Creek St Prk Cmplx Worksite Address 675 Park Road City Downingtown, Pennsylvania Zip Code 19335 Contact Name OA, CE Section Intake Division Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION Would you enjoy a career working outdoors and using your hands to help keep Commonwealth parks safe, clean, and inviting for visitors? Build a strong future as a seasonal Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) at the French Creek State Park Complex. This position gives you the chance to help care for park buildings, trails, and outdoor spaces that park goers explore every year. You will learn a variety of maintenance skills while working in a beautiful natural setting. Apply today to join a team that values hard work and collaboration, and takes pride in keeping Pennsylvania parks safe and welcoming! DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports the maintenance, repair, and upkeep of park buildings, grounds, and equipment at the French Creek State Park Complex. Your work will involve various trade projects, outdoor tasks, and interaction with park visitors. As a seasonal Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties: 1. General Maintenance: Make repairs to buildings, facilities, and structures using carpentry, plumbing, roofing, and other trade skills 2. Grounds Work: Mow grass, trim vegetation, plant trees, and maintain turf areas throughout the park 3. Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain mowers, trucks, power tools, and other park equipment 4. Construction Support: Build forms, mix and place cement, and assist with basic construction tasks 5. Visitor Assistance: Provide information and support to park users while helping maintain clean public areas 6. Safety Practices: Follow safety rules, report hazards, and ensure proper use of tools and protective equipment Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description . Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. This is a seasonal, full-time position with no healthcare benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately February 2026 until October 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment approximately in February 2027. 2. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Work will be scheduled 5 days/37.5 hours per week. Days and shifts will vary and will include holidays and weekends. 4. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 5. 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: 1. Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or 2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at leas two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or 2. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities. Special Requirement: 1. This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Other Requirements: 1. You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 2. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: 1. A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information. How to Apply: 1. 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). 2. 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 ... For full info follow application link. 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.