Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1

Job Description

Game Lands Maintenance Worker 1 | Pennsylvania Game Commission

The Tone:
This is a full-time, outdoor-driven role with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, dedicated to managing and enhancing the state’s game lands and wildlife habitats. The successful candidate will perform vital hands-on work, supporting conservation and ensuring public access to natural resources across Pennsylvania. If you enjoy physical, hands-on work and take pride in craftsmanship, this career offers meaningful contributions to conservation and recreation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various locations across Pennsylvania

• Mission: To build, maintain, and enhance Pennsylvania’s game lands and wildlife habitats, supporting healthy ecosystems and public access.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Equipment Operation: Operate heavy equipment to support game land maintenance and habitat projects.
• Infrastructure Development: Construct and repair essential game land infrastructure, including bridges, roads, parking areas, gates, signs, and public ranges.
• Habitat Management: Assist with prescribed fires and other habitat management projects to support wildlife-friendly environments.
• Land Stewardship: Perform semi-skilled duties for the maintenance, repair, and construction of game land facilities and features.
• Field Operations: Conduct various field tasks, such as mowing, to ensure game lands remain in excellent condition for wildlife and public use.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professionals with practical experience in laboring, farming, or construction equipment operation.
• Experience: 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. This position requires an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent, with the requirement to obtain an active Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of employment.
• Skills: Operating heavy equipment, using construction tools, using agricultural tools, performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair, managing habitat projects.