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TPWD - Maintenance Specialist V (Operations Ranger

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Jasper, TX · 1 mo ago
OTHRPart-time

About the role

TPWD Mission: 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.

Under the direction of Park Management and the Lead Maintenance Specialist, this senior‑level position performs advanced construction, restoration, renovation, and maintenance work. It is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of all wastewater utility collection and water distribution systems for Martin Dies Jr. State Park, ensuring regulatory compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, and completing required reports and laboratory testing. The role also performs all phases of maintenance and repairs to park facilities, equipment, grounds, and electrical and plumbing systems using hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and other machinery, responds to emergency calls, may supervise the work of others, works with considerable latitude and independent judgment, and complies with all agency, division, and branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Hiring Contact: Rick Johnson, (409) 384‑5231, richard.johnson@tpwd.texas.gov

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain wastewater utility collection and water distribution systems.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with TCEQ and TPWD, completing required reports and laboratory testing.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs to park facilities, equipment, grounds, electrical, and plumbing systems using hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors, and other machinery.
  • Respond to emergency calls for assistance.
  • Supervise, plan, assign, and oversee the work of others.
  • Perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lb.
  • Maintain records, write basic reports, and provide courteous, professional customer service.
  • Travel up to 5 % of time with possible overnight stays.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Four years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
  • Valid Texas State driver’s license (or obtain within 30 days of employment).
  • Class “D” Water and Wastewater license issued by TCEQ (or obtain within one year of employment).
  • Retention contingent upon maintaining required licenses and compliance with TCEQ Criminal Conviction Guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with the public.
  • Experience implementing workplace safety programs.
  • Experience in facility or utility electrical system repair.
  • Experience working with water or wastewater systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of TCEQ rules and regulations on wastewater collection and water distribution systems.
  • Knowledge of public water and wastewater systems and associated testing, analysis, and reporting procedures.
  • Knowledge of facility, equipment, and ground maintenance.
  • Knowledge of standard workplace safety practices and regulations.
  • Skill in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Effective verbal and written communication; basic report writing and record‑keeping.
  • Ability to provide quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with co‑workers and contacts.
  • Skill in planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others.
  • Proficiency with hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, vehicles, generators, and other mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to make independent, sound, and timely decisions.
  • Ability to perform minor repairs to collection and distribution systems.
  • Ability to work as a team member and independently with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 50 lb.
  • Ability to conduct work in accordance with TPWD safety program.

Working Conditions

  • Work in a public park with overnight camping and day‑use areas.
  • 40‑hour work week with flexible schedules, including hours outside the standard 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
  • Outdoor work, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
  • On‑call and emergency response duties.
  • Manual labor, lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lb.
  • Operation of a State vehicle may be required.
  • Travel up to 5 % of time with possible overnight stays.
  • Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules, and safety procedures.
  • Non‑smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

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