TENNESSEE STATE PARKS (TSP) MAINTENANCE LEAD - 09292026-81357

Opening: 09/29/2026 12:00 AM CT – Closing: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM CT. Full‑time position in Memphis, TN, Department of Environment and Conservation, Shelby County. More information.

About the role

This position is responsible for a variety of responsibilities related to the landscaping and building maintenance of the park.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of tools and equipment while working in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Support the general maintenance of equipment used to perform the job and keep all in good working condition.
• Perform landscaping and equipment operation, including operating mowers, backhoes, tractors, weed trimmers, chainsaws, and various other equipment.
• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, masonry, mechanical repair, carpentry, and painting.
• Complete minor janitorial duties.
• Share technical knowledge and skills to facilitate accomplishing projects as a team.
• Use human resource and facilities management software.

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.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles, equipment, and tools involved in fire prevention, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and cleaning work.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and bend, stretch, twist, or reach with one's body, arms, and/or legs.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken or written words and sentences.
• Ability to communicate information in writing and speaking so others will understand.
• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others.
• Ability to teach others how to do something.
• Ability to monitor/assess performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to troubleshoot to determine causes of operating errors in equipment such as mower, trimmer, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, or other maintenance and custodial equipment.
• Proficiency with tools and equipment including personal computer, fax machine, copy machine, hand tools, welders, augers, pipe cutters, threaders, log splitters, cash register, tillers, tractors and attachments, chippers, floor scrubber, cement mixer, sump pump, vacuum, sign maker, utility vehicles, telephone, printer, two‑way radio, power tools, torch, multi‑meters, chain saws, pressure washer, mowers, backhoe, bucket trucks, gas and diesel pumps, floor buffer, compacter, credit card machine, tile cutter, trucks.

Pay

Salary: $3,229.00 – $4,852.00 per month ($38,748.00 – $58,224.00 annually).