TPWD - Custodian II

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PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Texas – Fort Davis

SP-Davis Mountains SP TX Hwy 118N Park Road 3 PO Box 1707 Fort Davis 79734

Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Regular

Yes, 5% of the time

8005

$17.88 – $17.88

1

Non‑exempt

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and 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. Health insurance is available on the first of the following month after a 60‑day waiting period.

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include:
Job Title, Dates of employment (month/year), Name of Employer, Name of Supervisor, Description of duties performed. Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state “unknown” for any incomplete fields. College transcripts are required at the time of interview unless otherwise noted. Applications with “See attached” or “See resume” will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Resumes are encouraged as attachments but will not be used to determine eligibility. Work In Texas (WIT) Applications: WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions.

NO Military Crosswalk. Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. If you are claiming military employment preference, attach the required documentation at the time of application. For more information visit the Military Employment Reference page.

Under the direction of the Custodial Manager, this position performs moderately complex custodial work including daily cleaning and housekeeping duties related to Indian Lodge. Duties include cleaning of guest rooms, restaurants, public use areas, and storage areas; performing laundry duties; monitoring and maintaining grounds for litter control; preparing lodge for seasonal holidays and special events; monitoring inventory; assisting with facilities and grounds maintenance;

and performing additional duties as assigned. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment and complies with all agency rules, regulations, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of 8th grade.
• Six months experience in general cleaning, housekeeping or custodial work.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.

• Knowledge of facility, building and grounds cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Knowledge of cleaning materials and chemicals.
• Basic mathematics.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Customer service skills.
• Use and maintenance of custodial equipment.
• Establishing and maintaining effective work relationships.
• Follow instructions and work as a team or independently.
• Regularly inspect area of responsibility, evaluate and perform cleaning needs.
• Complete required forms and documents.
• Assist other housekeeping staff and perform duties in absence of others.
• Perform light maintenance duties and manual labor, lifting supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Adhere to TPWD safety program.

• Work in a public hotel‑type facility.
• 40 hour work week, varying schedules beyond standard 8:00‑5:00 and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, holidays.
• Adjust to changing schedules.
• Perform overtime as necessary.
• Work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather.
• Manual labor, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Conform to dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Travel 5% of time with possible overnight stays.
• Operate a state vehicle.
• Non‑smoking work environment.