Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00101647

Description Activated On:  12/10/2025 9:10:05 AM


Position Purpose:
Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. 

Provides skilled work in the operation of specialized equipment and/or vehicles to include those with a gross vehicle weight of 32,000 pounds or more. Also, performs equipment maintenance and other manual work related to the operation of the Shawnee State Park.

This position performs in a seven (7) day week operation and may be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Description of Duties:
Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

Operates vehicles and equipment which are used in general construction, maintenance, or grounds work, including snow removal and salting/cindering operations. Operates tractor mounted grass and brush mowers, dump trucks, backhoes, skid steer, excavators, front-end loaders with a bucket capacity of less than three cubic yards used in maintenance operations and all attachments that may accompany all equipment.

Preforms safety checks, preventative maintenance and inspections of equipment prior to operation and maintains records of operation.

Operates required equipment to preform demolition projects. Operates equipment to accomplish resource management projects.

Performs manual work when not operating trucks or equipment, including the loading and unloading of trucks. Performs minor repairs and preventative maintenance work on equipment, or assists other maintenance staff making major repairs to equipment.

Performs general maintenance to all park facilities and structures. Examples may include assisting building gates and fences, painting and staining, replacing picnic grills and picnic tables, and installing or replacing park signs. Helps with picking up litter, cleaning restrooms, cleaning cabins, painting, and garbage collection.

Performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance work on equipment and cleans and services equipment.

Performs grounds maintenance activities such as mowing, berm cleaning/repairing, clearing brush, and snow removal.

Digs trenches and assists in the installation and/or repair of waterlines, sewer lines, electric lines and drain pipes. Digs foundations and/or footers for small construction projects.

This position is required to independently travel to accomplish their duties. This requires the employee to drive a park vehicle on state or local roadways.

Operates Regional Swing vehicles to include a Mack Truck and trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight that exceeds 26,001 pounds and which requires a Commercial Class A driver's license for lawful operation on the highway. Operates a tanker truck requiring a tank vehicle endorsement. CDL must not be restricted from the operation of vehicles with air brakes.


This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position.

Performs other related work as required.

Decision Making:
Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Operates equipment in appropriate manner. Determines best way to accomplish assigned tasks. Performs preventative maintenance and minor repair work to equipment. Performs safety checks on equipment prior to operation and determines if equipment is operationally sound.

Work is assigned daily by oral communications. Employee is expected to work independently with limited supervision. Progress is spot-checked with final results reviewed

Park maintenance supervisor and/or park manager are asked for clarification of assignments as needed.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:



Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1. 
  Class C Driver's License
 
2.  
Class A Commercial Driver's License
 
3.  
N/A
 
4.  
N/A
 
5.  
N/A
 
6.  
N/A

Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Follow oral/written instructions
 2. Check, inspect, service, and make adjustments
 3. Use hand power tools safely & properly
 4. Sufficient strength to lift heavy object
 5. Preventative maintenance on equipment
 6. Maintain/operate equipment
 7. Handle equipment used in rehab/construction
 8. Must physically traverse varied and rough terrain
 9. Must work in all climatic conditions
 10. Use computers and complete required reporting