TENNESSEE STATE PARKS (TSP) MAINTENANCE LEAD - 07282026-79590

About the role

This position is responsible for landscaping and equipment operator work, as well as semi-skilled building maintenance work. It involves assisting Park Rangers and Maintenance staff with controlled burns and suppressing forest fires, removing brush for fire prevention and safety, performing grounds maintenance, janitorial tasks, inspecting grounds, performing minor construction projects, and performing various types of repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Aid in controlled burns and fire suppression using hand tools, flappers, and fire rakes.
• Remove brush for fire prevention and safety.
• Perform grounds maintenance tasks such as cutting and trimming grass and tree limbs.
• Patch holes in roads and sidewalks to ensure public safety.
• Inspect grounds for trash, safety hazards, maintenance issues, and general appearance.
• Perform janitorial tasks including cleaning facilities, floor buffing, mopping, power washing, wall cleaning, vent cleaning, sink and mirror cleaning, supply restocking, shampooing carpet, and other janitorial work.
• Remove trash and clean trash cans.
• Inspect grounds and facilities daily to identify areas or facilities needing repair and maintenance.
• Review preventative maintenance plans and perform routine preventative maintenance.
• Assist in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials.
• Communicate with the general public to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions or answers.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities, including general repairs, air filter replacement, painting, and other repair tasks.
• Perform minor construction projects as needed.
• Perform general carpentry tasks such as repairing doors, repairing broken windows, installing bulletin boards, hanging drywall, building walls, building shelving, and caulking.
• Perform minor roofing repair and maintenance such as repairing or replacing shingles, decking, tin roofing, fiberglass, or tiles.
• Perform minor HVAC repair such as changing belts, filters, or motors.
• Perform electrical repair tasks such as replacing defective breakers, wiring wall switches, outlets, and fixtures.
• Change exterior and interior light bulbs as needed on park grounds and facilities.
• Perform routine plumbing tasks such as unstopping commodes, replacing bathroom fixtures, and repairing minor leaks.
• Unstop drains and repair faucets, toilets, and showers for proper facility operation.
• Install and repair plumbing fixtures, water lines, septic lines, and tanks.
• Lead and assign work to lower-level maintenance staff.
• Prioritize daily tasks and activities to meet operational requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of TSP Maintenance Workers and TSP Maintenance Techs.
• Train TSP Maintenance Workers and TSP Maintenance Techs on proper and safe use of various equipment and tools.
• Instruct other employees on the proper use of safety apparel and gear such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Operate and utilize a variety of heavy equipment including back hoes, large tractors, bob cats, and stump grinders to repair roads, access areas, hiking, bicycle, horse, and other types of trails.
• Utilize backhoes and dump trucks to move heavy loads of mulch and topsoil for large landscaping jobs.
• Operate equipment including mowers, trimmers, small trucks, and tractors for performance of daily duties.
• Operate and utilize a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders.
• May operate state issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or other vehicles.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair on equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Assist higher level maintenance staff with complex repairs on equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Perform basic welding for equipment repair as needed.
• Perform logging operations including chain saw operation for cutting down dead trees to manageable size for removal.
• Cut firewood as needed for inns, cabins, villas, recreation lodges, campgrounds, and park residences.
• Complete work order request forms to log repair work.
• Keep digital and/or physical records of work performed and make routine reports such as time expended, and materials used for repair and maintenance.
• Complete mileage logs and fuel tickets for daily operation of vehicle(s).
• Perform a variety of physical labor tasks including but not limited to unloading truck shipments, moving objects (large furniture, file cabinets, cubicles, chairs, desks, and bookshelves), and other physical tasks as needed.
• May be required to set up cubicle spaces, conference rooms, and areas for special events.

Qualifications

• Experience equivalent to two years of skilled full-time labor and trades experience.
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.