State Parks Maintenance Technician – Lodge & Cabins

State of Tennessee; Spencer (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a skilled maintenance worker for Fall Creek Falls State Park Lodge in Van Buren County. The role focuses on upkeep of lodges and cabins, guest areas, and park facilities, with hands-on repairs and preventive maintenance across environments.

You will ensure safe, functional operations, coordinate with supervisors, and deliver reliable service to park guests while maintaining equipment and structures.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to three years of full-time increasingly responsible labor and trades work, including two years in building maintenance.
• Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
• This position is responsible for the maintenance, care, and improvement of lodges and cabins.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, cabins, public areas, restaurant, and administrative offices.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Lodge equipment, such as kitchen equipment; exhaust fans; refrigerators; ice machines; window units; HVAC; boiler.
• Identify maintenance issues and report to supervisors and directors.
• Complete basic carpentry tasks, such as repairing doors, windows, floors, woodwork, drywall.
• Rewire electrical outlets and breaker boxes; replace light bulbs, ballasts, and receptacles.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks, such as unstopping commodes, replacing fixtures and drains, and repairing leaks.
• Maintain park grounds around the lodge, trash removal, and cleaning duties.
• Assist with inventories of supplies and materials; log repair work and time expended.
• Communicate with the public to provide basic customer service and direction.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Installation

Quality Control Analysis

Repairing

Service Orientation

Tools

Safety Equipment

Heavy Equipment

Power Tools

Plumbing/Electrical

Cleaning Equipment

Carpet Cleaners

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a skilled maintenance worker for Fall Creek Falls State Park Lodge in Van Buren County. The role focuses on upkeep of lodges and cabins, guest areas, and park facilities, with hands-on repairs and preventive maintenance across environments.

You will ensure safe, functional operations, coordinate with supervisors, and deliver reliable service to park guests while maintaining equipment and structures.