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TPWD - Maintenance Specialist I (Operations Ranger)

TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE • Valley View, TX 76272 • Posted 7 days ago

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The Maintenance Specialist I at Texas Parks & Wildlife performs entry-level building maintenance and construction work, including the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, equipment operations, and visitor services for Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit. This role involves operating various equipment, providing quality visitor services, enforcing park rules, and interpreting the park's natural resources. The position requires working under close supervision with minimal latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform entry-level building maintenance and construction work
  • Operate all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, and power tools
  • Provide quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information, and registering visitors using an automated registration system
  • Assist in enforcing park rules and regulations
  • Perform resource management tasks
  • Interpret the park's natural resources
  • Comply with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures

Qualifications

Required

  • Completion of 8th grade
  • One year facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a valid State driver's license within 30 days of employment

Preferred

  • Graduated from high school or acquired a GED
  • One year experience working with the public
  • One year experience in customer service
  • One year experience with small engine repair
  • Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Skill in effective verbal and written communication
  • Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner
  • Skill in the use of various hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment
  • Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
  • Ability to work as a member of a team
  • Ability to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program

Full Job Description

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00044807
You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

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.PLEASE NOTE:
All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed.
Job history and volunteer experience should be listed in the work history section of the application to receive credit towards meeting the minimum requirements. Part-time experience credit is prorated based on the duration and hours worked per week. Please indicate hours worked for part-time/temporary/seasonal experience. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete.
Applications with See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state unknown for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.
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MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY CODES:
Job Classification
Service
Military Specialty
Maintenance Specialist I-V
Army
12C, 12G, 12N, 12V, 12W, 91C, 91E, 91J, 91L, 914A
Maintenance Specialist I-V
Navy
AB, AN, BM, BU, CM, CN, DC, EO, FN, HT, SN, SW, 914A
Maintenance Specialist I-V
Coast Guard
BM, DC, MK, DOSN, ENG, MAT
Maintenance Specialist I-V
Marine Corps
1169, 1171, 1300, 1316, 1371
Maintenance Specialist I-V
Air Force
3E2X1, 3E3X1, 3E4X1, 3E4X3
*More information on military occupational specialty codes can be found below:
https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MilitaryCrosswalkGuide.pdf
MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE:
If you choose to claim military employment preference as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach the required documentation referenced below at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Military Employment Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/.
Required forms that will need to be attached with application for Military Employment Preference:
Veteran- DD214 showing honorable discharge or Statement of Service (only for transitioning service members who have not reached their date of separation).
Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried- Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty- Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation.
Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on Active Duty- Marriage Certificate and copy of spouses active-duty military orders.
Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household- Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating.
Documentation must be attached to the application before military preference can be granted.
BENEFITS:
Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.HIRING CONTACT: Brett McKenzie, (940) 638-2294PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: Ray Roberts Lake SP-Johnson Branch Unit, 100 Parkway 4153, Valley View, TX, 76272
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under the direction of the Assistant Park Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs entry-level building maintenance and construction work including the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, equipment operations and visitor services for Ray Roberts Lake State Park Johnson Branch Unit. Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers and power tools. Provides quality visitor services by issuing permits, collecting revenue, providing information and registers visitors using an automated registration system. Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks and interprets the parks natural resources. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Completion of 8th grade.
Experience:
One year facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid State driver's license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduated from high school or acquired a GED.
Experience:
One year experience working with the public;
One year experience in customer service;
One year experience with small engine repair.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of building and facility repair techniques such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or mechanical;
Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance techniques;
Knowledge of basic mathematics;
Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
Skill in effective verbal and written communication;
Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner;
Skill in the use of various hand and power tools and other mechanical equipment;
Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;
Ability to work as a member of a team;
Ability to perform manual labor including lifting supplies and materials up to 50 lbs.;
Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Required to