TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Rang

About the role

This position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work at Lake Corpus Christi State Park. The role involves operating various equipment, issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors.

Responsibilities

• Operate all types of equipment, including trucks, tractors, mowers, hand tools, and power tools.
• Provide quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors using an automated registration system.
• Afford assistance in enforcing park rules and regulations, performing resource management tasks, and interpreting the park's natural resources.
• Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Complete all reports as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Graduation from High School or GED.
• Experience: Three years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Licenses: Must possess a valid State driver's license.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: General facility, equipment, and grounds maintenance; basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks; accounting/accountability of revenue collection; basic mathematics; general custodial duties; construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems; construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
• Skills: Using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; using standard office equipment; effective verbal and written communication; providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner; establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts; using hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment; making independent, sound, and timely decisions; selecting appropriate tools and equipment; troubleshooting situations to determine appropriate actions to resolve problems; working effectively in a fast-paced environment; working independently with little or no supervision; accurately handling cash and account for revenue collected; working as a member of a team; following instructions; communicating effectively; providing guidance to others; performing manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs; conducting work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

Benefits

Required to work in a public park with overnight camping and day use. Required to work hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Required to respond to emergencies and on-call situations. Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Required to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs. Required to operate a State vehicle. Required to travel 5% with possible overnight stays.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may vary based on the needs of the park.