TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Rang

About the Role

Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site, an oasis in the desert, is seeking a journey-level maintenance worker to perform complex building maintenance and construction tasks under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor. This role is responsible for park operations, maintenance, and visitor services, including all phases of maintenance for facilities, buildings, vehicles, equipment, park grounds, and trails. The position also involves assisting with park patrols, providing tours, collecting revenue, and completing reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) of restrooms, buildings, facilities, and park grounds.
• Assist in patrols of the park for enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Provide tours and interpretive information to visitors.
• Collect revenue, issue permits, and complete reports.
• Operate power mowers, tools, tractors, and other gasoline-operated equipment.
• Perform minor construction and repair projects, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Make minor repairs to small equipment and vehicles.
• Train others and provide guidance to hourly personnel, park hosts, and volunteers.
• Work independently with little or no supervision and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Assist with interpreting and enforcing park rules and regulations.
• Work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints and estimate materials.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Three years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building and facility repair techniques, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, janitorial, electrical, and mechanical.
• Knowledge of construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Knowledge of building materials and general custodial duties.
• Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Skill in using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to provide quality customer service and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work from drawings, diagrams, or blueprints and estimate materials.
• Ability to perform manual labor and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of general maintenance experience in carpentry, building repair, plumbing, or electrical systems.
• Three years of grounds maintenance experience operating lawn mowers, tractors, trucks, and power or hand tools.
• Experience working with the public and in revenue collection and reporting procedures.

Working Conditions

• Required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use.
• 40 hours per week, including various schedules outside standard business hours and weekends/holidays.
• Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations.
• Required to hike over rugged terrain and perform work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• May be required to operate a State vehicle and travel 5% with possible overnight stays.
• Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures.
• Non-smoking work environment in State buildings.

Hiring Contact: Jeff LaFlamme, 915-857-1135 x226, jeff.laflamme@tpwd.texas.gov

Physical Work Address: Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site, 6900 Hueco Tanks Rd #1, El Paso, TX 79938