TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III; Operations Ranger Fort Davis

Job Summary

TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger) )

• Organization: PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Texas-Fort Davis
• Work Locations: SP-Davis Mountains SP
• Address: TX Hwy 118N Park Road 3 PO Box 1707 Fort Davis 79734
• Job:
  Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Travel:
  Yes, 5% of the time
• State Job Code: 9043
• Salary Admin Plan: A
• Grade: 14
• Salary (Pay Basis): 3,920.64 - 3,920.64 (Monthly)
• Number of Openings: 1
• Overtime Status:
  Non-exempt
• Job Posting:
  Feb 19, 2026, 4:02:01 PM
• Closing Date:
  Mar 5, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Under the direction of the Complex Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Responsibilities include daily operation and maintenance of the Davis Mountains State Park-Indian Lodge Complex. Duties include, but are not limited to, preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs to facilities, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and grounds. Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers and power tools.

Provides visitor information and assistance. Performs resource management tasks as directed by park management and regional natural resource coordinators. Participates in safety program and assists in safety inspections of facilities and equipment. 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.

• 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.

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

• General maintenance experience in areas such as repairing buildings, equipment, plumbing or electrical systems.
• Grounds maintenance experience in areas such as operating lawn mowers, tractors, trucks and power or hand tools.
• Experience working with the public.

• Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, mechanical and grounds maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of building and facility repair techniques.
• Knowledge of general maintenance techniques.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in making minor repairs to facilities, equipment and vehicles.
• Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.
• Ability to make sound judgements and work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work effectively with the public and co-workers.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• 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 in a public park-hotel complex with overnight and day use.
• Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
• Required to work overtime as necessary.
• Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations.
• 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 possible overnight stays.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.
• Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

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