TPWD - Maintenance Specialist I - II - III (Operations Ranger)
About The Position
Located within Austin city limits, McKinney Falls State Park is where local community members and visitors from around the world come to play outside in Austin's backyard. Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, equipment operations, and visitor services for McKinney Falls State Park. Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, and power tools. Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registers visitors using an automated registration system. Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks and interprets the parks natural resources. Responsible for the application of herbicides in the park in compliance with all state regulations. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Requirements
- Maintenance Specialist I: 8th Grade Education
- Maintenance Specialist II-III: Graduation from High School or GED.
- Maintenance Specialist I: One year of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance.
- Maintenance Specialist II: Two years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance.
- Maintenance Specialist III: Three years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance.
- 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, Non-Commercial Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator's license issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).
- Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with the public.
- Experience with customer service and/or public relations.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Experience in using power equipment.
- Experience in using heavy equipment.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, equipment operations, and visitor services
- Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, and power tools
- Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registers visitors using an automated registration system
- Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations
- Performs resource management tasks and interprets the parks natural resources
- Responsible for the application of herbicides in the park in compliance with all state regulations
- Performs additional duties as assigned
- Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Benefits
- 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 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
