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Pennsylvania Game CommissionWildlife Management

Wildlife Maintenance Propagator

Location

Montoursville, Pennsylvania, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

0-5 years

Compensation

$44.3K - $66.1K per year

Posted

48m ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Wildlife Maintenance Propagator supports wildlife conservation by managing daily game farm operations, including caring for pheasants, maintaining equipment, and contributing to statewide releases. This active role involves developing skills in various trades and leading game farm workers.

The Wildlife Maintenance Propagator is responsible for supporting game farm operations by raising pheasants for statewide release and maintaining farm facilities, equipment, and infrastructure. The role combines wildlife husbandry, skilled trades, equipment maintenance, and operational oversight to ensure healthy bird production and efficient game farm operations. Responsibilities include bird care, facility and equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, and supervising daily work activities while supporting the organization's wildlife conservation mission.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Prepare brooder houses by cleaning, disinfecting, and setting up housing materials before chick placement.

  • Provide daily care for game birds by monitoring temperature, ventilation, lighting, feed, water, and overall bird health throughout all growth stages.

  • Perform bird handling activities including administering medications, sexing birds, beak trimming, removing deceased birds, and loading birds for transportation and release.

  • Perform skilled maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, utilities, and infrastructure, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, and mechanical work.

  • Conduct preventive maintenance and basic repairs on trucks, tractors, and other farm equipment, including replacing fluids, filters, and worn components.

  • Maintain operational records related to bird production, maintenance activities, and farm operations.

  • Lead and coordinate the daily activities of Game Farm Workers.

  • Follow established safety procedures and support efficient day-to-day game farm operations.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • Six months of propagation experience at a breeding facility producing at least 1,000 game birds, including skilled maintenance and equipment operation.

  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in wildlife propagation, game bird husbandry, or agricultural operations.

  • Experience performing skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, or mechanical repair.

  • Experience operating and maintaining agricultural or heavy equipment.

  • Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of game bird propagation, animal husbandry, and wildlife management practices.

  • Ability to monitor bird health and maintain appropriate environmental conditions.

  • Proficiency in facility maintenance, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance practices.

  • Ability to safely operate trucks, tractors, and other farm machinery.

  • Strong organizational, recordkeeping, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to supervise staff, prioritize work, and maintain operational efficiency.

  • Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently or as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and repetitive manual tasks.

  • Ability to lift and move equipment, feed, supplies, and birds as required.

  • Ability to safely operate farm equipment, power tools, and maintenance machinery.

  • Willingness to work shift schedules during brooding season and respond during emergencies as an essential employee.

Updated 48m ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Propagation • 1+ yrs
Equipment Maintenance • 1+ yrs
Equipment Operation • 1+ yrs
Building Construction • 1+ yrs
Carpentry • 1+ yrs
Electrical • 1+ yrs
Plumbing • 1+ yrs
Work Leadership • 1+ yrs

Experience

0-5 years

Certifications

Pennsylvania driver's license • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$44.3K - $66.1K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationMontoursville, Pennsylvania, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalHigh8/10
cognitiveMedium6/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityLow3/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium5/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Pennsylvania Game Commission

Team size

Growing team

Location

Montoursville, Pennsylvania, United States

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is dedicated to wildlife conservation, protecting wildlife and their habitats, and promoting hunting and trapping for current and future generations.

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Wildlife Maintenance Propagator

Montoursville, Pennsylvania, United StatesFull Time