TPWD - Maintenance Supervisor II (Lead Operations Ranger)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Graduation from High School or GED.

Experience:

Four years facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience. Two years of experience as a supervisor or team leader, which may include oversight of paid staff, volunteers, or alternate workforce.

NOTE :

Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure :

Must possess a valid State driver's license at the time of hire. Must possess or be able to obtain, with 6 months of employment, a Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

NOTE:

Retention of the position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required license(s) and certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

Experience with a wide range of construction, repair, and maintenance-related fields including the management and operation of Water and Wastewater Systems. Experience in project management and oversight of a complex operation with frequently changing priorities. Experience working with the public or with customer service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry to enable making minor repairs to park facilities. Knowledge of park operations and maintenance practices. Knowledge of general custodial duties. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Knowledge of the management and operation of Water and Wastewater Systems. Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Skill in applying worker safety programs to work situations. Skill in using basic computer operations and office equipment. Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner. Skill in performing minor repairs to vehicles and other equipment. Skill in construction, repair and maintenance techniques, including but not limited to skill in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, janitorial, and mechanical repairs. Skill in initiating, monitoring, and completing minor repair projects or construction projects within specified deadlines. Skill in the use of hand and power tools, mowers, trimmers, chain saws, tractors, vehicles, generators and other mechanical equipment. Skill in effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously and ensuring completion. Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others. Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to adapt to changing priorities and frequent interruptions to workflow. Ability to effectively train, supervise, and provide leadership to classified and hourly personnel, and park volunteers. Ability to utilize computers to prepare and complete required reports. Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor regarding complaints, emergency situations, and stressful work environments. Ability to maintain inventory. 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 work in a high visitation public park with overnight camping. Required to work 40 hours per week, includes various schedules with hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and days off other than Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Required to work overtime as necessary. Required to respond to emergency 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. May be required to operate a State vehicle. Required to travel 10% with occasional overnight stays. Must conform to TPWD dress and grooming standards, work rules and safety procedures. Non-smoking environment in state office buildings and vehicles.

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