TPWD - Maintenance Specialist IV (operations Ranger - UPO)

Maintenance Specialist

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.

All applications must contain complete job histories in the WORK HISTORY SECTION to include job title, dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, name of employer, name of supervisor and phone number, description of duties performed. Volunteer experience credit is counted toward any experience requirement. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state 'unknown' for any incomplete fields. College transcripts are required at the time of interview if education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting.

WIT applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.

Qualified veterans are encouraged to apply. Military employment preference must be claimed as outlined by the State of Texas. Required documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

Hiring contact: Tirso Hinojosa, (361) 876-0731 / Email: Tj.Hinojosa@tpwd.texas.gov

Physical work address: Goose Island State Park, 202 South Palmetto St. (Lamar) Rockport TX 78382

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work. This includes the proper operation, maintenance and repair of the water treatment plant and wastewater facilities for Goose Island State Park. 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). Conducts water laboratory testing procedures and general maintenance and cleaning of water facilities. Performs all phases of maintenance and repairs to other park facilities, equipment, grounds, and electrical and plumbing systems utilizing equipment such as hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and other heavy machinery. Responsible for preparing reports, revenue collection, accounting, providing and exercising customer service to park visitor. Available for emergency call outs as needed. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from High School or GED.
• Experience: Four years facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
• Licensure: Must possess a valid State driver’s license. Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class 'D' Water and Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience working with public water and wastewater systems.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience in basic report writing and developing and maintaining records.
• Licensure: Current class 'D' Water and Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.
• Skill in using standard office equipment.
• Skill in basic report writing and developing and maintaining records.
• 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.