TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III; Operations Ranger

General Description

Under the direction of the Park Management Team, this position is responsible for performing complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work, including all phases in the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, and equipment for Lockhart State Park. Operates all types of equipment, such as trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools, and power tools. Repair and maintenance of large equipment, specialized golf course equipment, and vehicles.

Provides technical assistance to Park volunteers and staff. Works with the Park Superintendent on park safety programs. Assists with golf course maintenance and operations. Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors using an automated registration system. Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks, and interprets the park’s natural resources.

Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Completes all reports as needed. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from High School or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Three years facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Licensure:
  Must possess a valid State driver’s license.
  
  Note:
  
  Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.

• Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of two years.

• Experience working with the public.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Experience in using power equipment.
• Experience in using heavy equipment.
• Experience with natural cultural resource management.
• Experience in golf course operations, groundskeeping, golf agronomics, and golf course best management practices (BMP).

• Knowledge of general facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of general custodial duties.
• Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of building materials.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in using standard office equipment.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with coworkers and work-related contacts.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in making independent, sound, and timely decisions.
• Skill in selecting appropriate tools and equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation at the time your application is submitted. For questions, visit the Military Employment Reference page at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

• Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service.
• Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried - Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
• Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty - Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
• Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty - Marriage Certificate and copy of spouse’s active-duty military orders.
• Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household - Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

Joseph Hartwick, , Email: joseph.hartwickas.gov

Lockhart State Park, 2012 State Park Rd. Lockhart, TX 78644