TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III; Operations Ranger - Backup UPO

Job Title

Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger - Backup UPO)

Parks and Wildlife Department

Texas-Calliham

SP-Choke Canyon; SP-Calliham 358 Park Road 8 PO Box 2 Calliham 78007

Under the direction of the Lead Ranger, this position performs complex building maintenance and construction work including the daily maintenance and repairs of facilities, grounds, and equipment for Choke Canyon State Park. Serves as the Back‑Up Utility Plant Operator and assists in the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater treatment systems. Responsible for regulatory compliance in all utility operations to include completion of required forms and reports required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Performs general maintenance and cleaning of water facilities and all phases of maintenance, cleaning and repairs to other park facilities, equipment, grounds, and electrical and plumbing systems utilizing equipment such as hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and other machinery. Responsible for preparing reports, training park personnel, revenue collection and accounting, providing visitor services, and assists in enforcement of park rules and regulations.

Available for emergency call outs as needed. Supports and complies with the agency's mission in all activities. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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.

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, 401K/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 first of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period.

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Three years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver’s license.
• Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment class “D” Water and Wastewater operator license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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 water or wastewater systems.
• Customer service and public relations experience.
• Current class “D” Water and Wastewater operator license issued by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

• Knowledge of building, grounds, and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of resource management principles.
• Knowledge of general custodial duties.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater systems.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in personal computers.
• Skill in facility maintenance and repairs: plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in basic monthly report writing.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co‑workers and work related contacts.
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment systems in accordance with TCEQ guidelines.
• Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work as a member of a…