TPWD - Maintenance Specialist ; Operations Ranger

General Description

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs entry‑level building maintenance and construction work. Responsible for operations, maintenance, and visitor services at a State Park. Performs all phases of maintenance to facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Operates various types of equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, tractors, and other mechanical equipment. Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs to facilities, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds.

Assists with visitors’ services to include customer service, fee collection, public relations, information, safety, and security. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Completion of the 8th grade.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience in facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance. (Volunteer or personal experience counts.)
• Licensure:
  Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver’s license.

• Knowledge of general facility, building, grounds repair and cleaning techniques.
• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of natural and cultural resources.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, tractors, chainsaws, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in using standard office equipment.
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to follow park rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple and changing priorities.
• Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to accurately collect fees from visitors utilizing a computerized point‑of‑sale system.
• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

• Required to work 40 hours per week with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
• Applicants aged 17 may be considered for positions in compliance with Texas Child Labor Laws.
• Required to adjust to changing schedules.
• Required to work overtime as necessary.
• Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Required to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to operate a state vehicle.
• Required to travel 5% with the position.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401(k)/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program, and a Return‑to‑Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period.