Custodial Worker 1 (Seasonal) - Caledonia State Park

Salary: $18.05 Hourly
Location : Franklin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time
Job Number: N-2026-50938
Department: Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
Division: CN Caledonia St Prk Complex
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 80210
Position Number: 00047949
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: N1
Pay Group: ST02
Bureau / Division Code: 00386303
Bureau / Division: CN Caledonia St Prk Complex
Worksite Address: 101 Pine Grove Road
City: Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17222
Contact Name: OA, CE Section Intake Division
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THE POSITION


The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources needs a Custodial Worker 1 who enjoys taking pride in clean and well cared for facilities. The work you will do will support thousands of visitors as they explore Caledonia and Mont Alto State Parks. This is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a mission that protects Pennsylvania's natural spaces. Step into a role where your efforts matter every day.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will support the daily cleanliness and upkeep of park buildings and grounds to ensure a positive experience for all visitors. The work helps maintain safe, attractive, and functional facilities throughout Caledonia and Mont Alto State Parks. As a seasonal Custodial Worker 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Cleaning Tasks: Clean and disinfect restrooms, bathhouses, and park buildings
• Grounds Care: Pick up litter, maintain camp pads, and remove debris across park areas
• Maintenance Support: Replace light bulbs, make simple repairs, or report repair needs to maintenance supervisor or lead worker
• Waste Handling: Empty trash cans, replace bags, and dispose of waste properly
• Outdoor Upkeep: Mow and trim grass, weed planted areas, and clean sidewalks
• Visitor Assistance: Provide friendly help and information to park visitors

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 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 March 2027.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work shifts and days will vary. The employee will work 37.5 hours per week across 5 days, which may include weekends and holidays.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS

Ad ditional 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 eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• 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.
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