TPWD - Maintenance Specialist V (Wildlife Regional HQ Facility Manager)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department • Tyler, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

The Tyler Nature Center is a 45,000 square foot TPWD regional headquarters complex with additional outbuildings including a visitor center, boardwalk, four parking areas, security gates, hiking trails, pond, pavilions, picnic and fishing area. This position acts in the capacity of Facility Coordinator serving over 60 internal employees and approximately 5000 public visitors per year. Under the direction of the Regional Director and Staff Services Officer, this position is responsible for performing advanced (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work including the proper operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater system for Tyler Nature Center. Responsible for regulatory compliance in all utility operations to include completion of required forms and reports as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Performs all phases of maintenance and repairs to other site facilities, equipment, grounds, and electrical and plumbing systems utilizing equipment such as hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and other machinery. Responsible for preparing reports and providing visitor services. Available for emergency call outs, as needed. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable 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: On site housing is available.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Six years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Knowledge of natural and cultural resource management and conservation principles.
• Knowledge of facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance repair programs and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of public water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems; including closed-circuit television (CCTV) - Installation of IP cameras and maintenance. Keycard entry access system - repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of building materials.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in areas such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, CCTV, equipment/vehicle repair, and trail maintenance.
• Skill in using standard office equipment.
• Skill in basic report writing and developing and maintaining records.
• 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 making independent, sound, and timely decisions.
• Skill in equipment and electronic maintenance.
• Skill in selecting appropriate tools and equipment.
• Skill in troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to organize preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to apply proper methods, techniques, and procedures in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.
• Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to conduct activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with facilities maintenance.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work
• Proper operation, maintenance, and repair of the water and wastewater system for Tyler Nature Center
• Responsible for regulatory compliance in all utility operations to include completion of required forms and reports as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
• Performs all phases of maintenance and repairs to other site facilities, equipment, grounds, and electrical and plumbing systems utilizing equipment such as hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and other machinery
• Preparing reports and providing visitor services
• Available for emergency call outs, as needed

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees