TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department•San Angelo, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lead Ranger, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Responsible for daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds and equipment operations for San Angelo State Park. Operates all types of equipment including power mowers, electric/power tools, tractors, trucks, and other gasoline/diesel/electrical/manual operated tools and equipment. Performs all phases of preventative maintenance, (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs of buildings, cabins, restrooms, facilities and grounds maintenance. Assists with enforcement of park rules and regulations. Provides customer services, issues permits, and collects fees as required. Maintains park grounds including mowing, pruning, trimming and landscaping. Assists other staff with completion of functions and park maintenance necessary to meet public expectations and all park visitor needs. Assists with interpretative programs, exhibits, tours, and educational programs. This position acts as the Staff Safety Officer (SSO) and is responsible for maintaining required paperwork, planning and presenting monthly safety training meetings for other park personnel on a monthly basis. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a structured safety program.
Experience working with the public.
Experience in customer service.
Experience in grounds maintenance to include the operation of mowers, tractors, power equipment and hand tools.
Experience in facility maintenance such as cleaning, carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

Daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds and equipment operations
Operates all types of equipment including power mowers, electric/power tools, tractors, trucks, and other gasoline/diesel/electrical/manual operated tools and equipment
Performs all phases of preventative maintenance, (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs of buildings, cabins, restrooms, facilities and grounds maintenance
Assists with enforcement of park rules and regulations
Provides customer services, issues permits, and collects fees as required
Maintains park grounds including mowing, pruning, trimming and landscaping
Assists other staff with completion of functions and park maintenance necessary to meet public expectations and all park visitor needs
Assists with interpretative programs, exhibits, tours, and educational programs
Acts as the Staff Safety Officer (SSO) and is responsible for maintaining required paperwork, planning and presenting monthly safety training meetings for other park personnel on a monthly basis

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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