Park Maintenance & Operations Ranger

Texas A&M International; Quanah (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger) to manage and conserve resources at Copper Breaks State Park. The role includes maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment, operating diverse machinery, and delivering visitor services such as permits and information.

Expect park-rule enforcement and resource interpretation. Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with three years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience,

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Thirty semester hours may substitute for one year of experience, up to two years.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work in park facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Operate a wide range of equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, hand and power tools.
• Provide quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, and giving information.
• Assist in enforcing park rules and regulations and interpreting park resources.
• Perform resource management tasks and apply TPWD safety procedures.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Verbal communication

Written communication

Hand tools

Power tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Chain saws

Tractors

Generators

Vehicles

Safety programs

Revenue accounting

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger) to manage and conserve resources at Copper Breaks State Park. The role includes maintaining buildings, grounds, and equipment, operating diverse machinery, and delivering visitor services such as permits and information.

Expect park-rule enforcement and resource interpretation. Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED with three years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience,