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

Texas A&M International; Vanderpool (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Specialist II (Operations Ranger) at Lost Maples State Natural Area in Vanderpool, TX. The role covers routine facility and grounds maintenance, visitor services, and limited supervision with evolving weekly hours.

Job involves operating tools and equipment, handling fee collection, and ensuring safety and compliance. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and two years of relevant maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess or obtain a valid state driver’s license within 30 days of employment.
• Retention contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license.
• Thirty semester hours may substitute for one year of required experience, up to a maximum substitution.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment and grounds.
• Operate hand and power tools and standard machinery.
• Provide customer service, information and safety support to visitors.
• Collect fees and operate the point-of-sale system.
• Work under moderate supervision with flexibility for changing priorities.

Skills

Facility maintenance

General repair

Tool use

Customer service

MS Word/Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Operate vehicles

Job description

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Job Title TPWD - Seasonal Maintenance Specialist II (Operations Ranger - Fluctuating Hours)

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.

Steven Williamson, 830-966-3413, [e-mail]

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

Lost Maples State Natural Area, 37221 FM 187, Vanderpool, TX 78885

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Park Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs routine (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work. Responsible for operations, maintenance and visitor services for 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 routine preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) of restrooms, buildings, facilities and grounds. Assists with visitors services to include customer service, fee collection, public relations, information, safety and security. Works under moderate supervision, with limited 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 .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from high school or GED.

Experience:

Two 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.

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

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Experience:

Thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the required experience, with a maximum substitution of one year.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general facility, building and 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work 10 to 40 hours per week with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Applicants age 17 may be considered for positions in compliance with Texas Child Labor Laws.

Hours may be reduced or extended as needed through primary peak season from March to September.

Required to adjust to changing schedules.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

This position will fluctuate between part-time and full-time status throughout the term of employment. Changing from part-time to full-time and vice versa may impact the amount of leave accrued, eligibility for longevity pay, and health insurance rates.

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

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

May be required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 5%.

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

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applications must include complete job history information for each period of employment, provided either in the WORK HISTORY SECTION or in the attachedRÉSUMÉ. Please ensure each entry includes:

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/ .

Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:

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: