Custodial Worker 1 (Seasonal) - Shawnee State Park

As a Seasonal Custodial Worker 1 with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will play an important role in keeping Shawnee State Park clean and welcoming. You will help create a positive experience for visitors by maintaining the park facilities and grounds. The work you will do supports the park team and contribute to a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Join us and take pride in caring for a beautiful outdoor space.

In this position, you will support the daily upkeep of park buildings and grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and pleasant environment for visitors. As a Seasonal Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Cleaning: Clean and disinfect restrooms, bathhouses, offices, and overnight facilities
• Surface Care: Scrub, dust, and polish floors, furniture, and fixtures in park buildings
• Grounds Upkeep: Pick up litter, empty garbage cans, replace bags, and dispose of waste appropriately
• Basic Maintenance: Replace light bulbs and make simple repairs or report needed repairs to the supervisor
• Outdoor Tasks: Shovel snow, sweep walkways, mow grass, and trim vegetation
• Equipment Use: Operate a pickup truck or utility vehicle to transport supplies and equipment

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 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 April 2026 until October 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment April 2027.
• Typical work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Shifts and days will vary including weekends and holidays. Will work 5 of 7 days/37.5 hours per week.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.