TPWD - Maintenance Specialist IV (Operations Ranger)

Texas A&M International; Fort Davis (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Group insurance

Retirement plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a Maintenance Specialist IV to oversee complex maintenance at Indian Lodge State Park in Fort Davis, TX. You will repair and maintain facilities, equipment and grounds, manage projects and assist with safety and preventative maintenance programs.

The role requires extensive hands-on skills in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and refrigeration, plus experience with historic structures and public interaction.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Four years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Certified Pool Operators license within 30 days of employment.
• Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.
• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and/or refrigeration in a commercial environment.
• Experience maintaining historic structures.
• Experience working with the public.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of the park.
• Perform highly complex maintenance and repair work on equipment, facilities and grounds.
• Plan, perform, and complete maintenance projects; repair plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical systems.
• Assist in safety program implementation and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Handle administrative duties including reporting and purchasing for the maintenance dept.

Skills

HVAC repairs

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Grounds maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school certification (HVAC/plumbing/electrical)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

TPWD - Maintenance Specialist IV (Operations Ranger)

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Indian Lodge State Park, TX Hwy 118 N. Park Rd 3, Fort Davis TX, 79734

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Complex Maintenance Supervisor, this position is responsible for highly complex (senior-level) construction, restoration, and preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) work including the maintenance and repair of equipment, facilities and grounds of the Davis Mountains State Park- Indian Lodge Complex. Performs routine daily maintenance duties and assists in the planning, performing and completion of work projects. Duties include complex and highly skilled repair and maintenance work in plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC and mechanical in a commercial environment, water and septic systems troubleshooting, basic electrical, carpentry and grounds maintenance.Assists in the implementation of the safety program and cyclical and preventative maintenance programs for the park and lodge. Performs administrative duties to include periodic reporting and purchasing responsibilities for the maintenance department. Works under limited 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience

Four years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.

Licensure

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver's license.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a Certified Pool Operators license.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from a trade school with a degree/certification in HVAC plumbing, welding, electrical, refrigeration or another related field.

Experience

Experience in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, electrical and/or refrigeration in a commercial environment;

Experience in maintaining historic structures.

Experience working with the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of maintenance and repair techniques for buildings, facilities, equipment and grounds, with emphasis on building utility systems.

Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and janitorial maintenance and repair tasks.

Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Skill in the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of building utility systems.

Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment.

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to perform a wide variety of minor to complexrepairs and preventative maintenance in a hotel, restaurant and park environment.

Ability to conduct purchasing tasks in compliance with TPWD guidelines and directives.

Ability to prepare reports in a timely manner.

Ability to maintain inventory of supplies, materials and equipment.

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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work at a public park-hotel complex with overnight and day use.

Required to work 40 hours per week, includes flexible schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Required to have access to a telephone to be contacted to provide coverage of 24-hour operation, if needed.

Required to work any shift within a 24-hour period if necessary.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations.

Required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

P LEASE NOTE:

• Job title,
• Employer name,
• Dates of employment (month/year),
• If employment is less than full-time status, indicate part-time in the work history section or résumé, and
• Description of duties performed.
  NOTE: Volunteer experience may be counted toward required experience.

IMPORTANT:

• College Transcripts: If education is used to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy of the college transcript(s) issued by the registrar must be provided at the time of interview (unless otherwise noted in the posting).
• 'N/A' may be entered in fields that are not applicable.
• Omission of required information may result in disqualification.
• WIT applicants must complete the supplemental questions in the CAPPS Candidate Gateway to be considered.
• If you need assistance creating a résumé, please refer to the 'Create a Résumé' link for Job Seekers on the Work In Texas website .

If the required information and attachments are not submitted as noted above, your application will be considered incomplete.

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.

If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted.

If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/ .

Veteran-DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).

Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.

Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.

Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.

Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.

*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below: