TPWD - Seasonal Maintenance Specialist I (Operations Ranger - Fluctuating Hours)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department•Sulphur Springs, TX

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Lead Ranger, this position performs entry-level building maintenance and construction work. Responsible for operations, maintenance, and visitor services at a State Park. Performs all phases of maintenance to facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds. Operates various types of equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, tractors, and other mechanical equipment. Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs to facilities, buildings equipment, vehicles, and grounds. Assists with visitors' services to include customer service, fee collection, public relations, information, safety, and security. Works under close supervision, with minimal 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: Temporary position contingent upon funding with fluctuating full-time/part-time hours based on operational needs.

Requirements

Completion of the 8th grade.
Experience in facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance.
Must possess a valid State driver's license.
Knowledge of general facility, building, grounds repair and cleaning techniques.
Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance techniques.
Knowledge of natural and cultural resources.
Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, tractors, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
Skill in using standard office equipment.
Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to follow park rules and regulations.
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple and changing priorities.
Ability to safely and effectively operate hand and power tools and mechanical equipment.
Ability to accurately collect fees from visitors utilizing computerized point of sale system.
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.

Responsibilities

Performs all phases of maintenance to facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
Operates various types of equipment including hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, tractors, and other mechanical equipment.
Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) and repairs to facilities, buildings equipment, vehicles, and grounds.
Assists with visitors' services to include customer service, fee collection, public relations, information, safety, and security.
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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