TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department•Calliham, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Responsibilities include performing all phases in the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds and equipment for Choke Canyon State Park. Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools, and power tools. Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors using an automated registration system. Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks, and interprets the parks natural resources. 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.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or GED.
Three years facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
Must possess a valid State driver's license.
Knowledge of general facility, equipment and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
Knowledge of accounting/accountability of revenue collection.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Knowledge of general custodial duties.
Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
Knowledge of building materials.
Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Skill in using standard office equipment.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
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.
Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
Skill in selecting appropriate tools and equipment and in troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to follow park rules and regulations.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to accurately handle cash and account for revenue collected.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to follow instructions.
Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints.
Ability to estimate materials.
Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
Ability provide guidance to others.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer service.
Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

Performs all phases in the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds and equipment for Choke Canyon State Park.
Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools, and power tools.
Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors using an automated registration system.
Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks, and interprets the parks natural resources.

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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