TPWD - Seasonal Maintenance Specialist ; Fluctuating - Operations Ranger

Overview

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.

NOTE:

Temporary position contingent upon funding with fluctuating full-time/part-time hours based on operational needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Completion of the 8th grade.

Experience:

Experience in facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance.

NOTE:

Volunteer or personal experience in facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance counts towards the required experience.
Licensure:
Must possess 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, tractors, 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 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.

Position contingent upon funding. Required to work 10 to 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. Hours may be reduced or extended as needed through primary

Military OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES and Military Employment Preference information is provided with the posting and includes required forms and documentation for veterans and eligible spouses/children. See the posting for details. Specifics on the hiring contact, physical work address and additional program notes are included in the original job description.