TPWD - Maintenance Specialist III (Operations Ranger - Backup UPO)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Brownwood, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Brownwood, TX

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs

About the position

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, this position performs complex (journey-level) building maintenance and construction work including the daily operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, and equipment for Lake Brownwood State Park. Serves as the Back-Up Utility Plant Operator (UPO) and assists in the operation, maintenance, and repairs to the Water Distribution System and Wastewater Systems. Responsible for regulatory compliance in all utility operations and completion of required reports and laboratory testing as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Operates all types of equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowers, and power tools. Provides quality visitor services by providing information, and assistance to visitors. Assists in enforcing park rules and regulations, performs resource management tasks, and interprets the parks natural resources. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex building maintenance and construction work.
• Operate and maintain park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Serve as the Back-Up Utility Plant Operator (UPO).
• Assist in the operation, maintenance, and repairs to the Water Distribution System and Wastewater Systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all utility operations.
• Complete required reports and laboratory testing as required by TCEQ and TPWD.
• Operate various types of equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, and power tools.
• Provide quality visitor services and assistance.
• Enforce park rules and regulations.
• Perform resource management tasks.
• Interpret the parks natural resources.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Three years of facility, equipment, or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess a valid State driver's license at the time of hire.
• Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, a class 'D' Water License and a class 'C' Wastewater license issued by TCEQ.

Nice-to-haves

• Customer service, outdoor education, and/or public relations experience.
• Water and wastewater experience.
• Current class 'D' Water License and a Class 'C' Wastewater license issued by TCEQ.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off.
• Group insurance.
• Retirement and pension.
• Frequent training and staff development opportunities.
• Longevity pay.
• Merit pay.
• Deferred compensation.
• Flexible benefit plans.
• 401K/457 retirement plans.
• Direct deposit.
• Telework.
• Staggered work hours.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Return to Work Program.
• Health insurance available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.