Forest Maintenance Worker (Semi Skilled Laborer) - Forbes Forest District

Posting number: CS-2026-54314-90030

Department: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

Division: CN Fors Dstr #4

Job classification: Semi Skilled Laborer

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Recreation, Trades, Natural Resources, Forestry

Summary

Join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and help support the care and maintenance of beautiful forest lands. This role gives you hands-on experience with outdoor work that keeps trails, facilities, and natural areas safe and accessible. Every day offers the chance to learn new skills while working in scenic environments. Step into a position where your effort truly supports Pennsylvania’s public lands.

Examples of duties

This position focuses on performing semi-skilled manual work that supports the upkeep of trails, facilities, roads, and natural areas throughout the state forest. As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• Sign Maintenance: Construct, paint, and install trail signs throughout forest trail systems
• Trail Clearing: Remove brush and fallen trees from roads and trails using cutters and chainsaws
• Facility Care: Clean restrooms, pick up debris, and maintain boundary lines and gates
• Seasonal Work: Plow snow, mow grass, and maintain culverts and headwalls during various seasons
• Equipment Use: Operate tractors, forklifts, skid steers, and other machinery as assigned
• Emergency Support: Respond to wildfires, rescue efforts, and assist foresters with forest management tasks

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 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
• Work hours will be between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday – Friday.  Specifics about work schedules, including the possibility of an alternate work schedule, will be discussed during the interview. 
• This position may require overtime. 
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines. 
• 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 pr