TPWD - Maintenance Supervisor II (Lead Operations Ranger/Utility Plant Operator)
Bend
Friday, 01 May 2026
Under the direction of the Park Superintendent, this position performs highly complex (senior-level) supervisory maintenance and construction work. Responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment within the Colorado Bend State Park, including all associated administrative duties as related to the maintenance functions. Supervises, trains and provides leadership to classified, hourly, and volunteer staff. Performs preventative maintenance (cleaning/inspecting) of facilities and grounds. Duties include mowing, trimming, garbage collection, cleaning restrooms, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repairs, vehicle maintenance, patrolling and park rules enforcement. Operates and maintains various types of equipment including hand tools, power tools, mowers, tractors and trucks. Assists in purchasing supplies and materials, special events and revenue collection and accounting. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Graduation from High School or GED. Experience:Four years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience. Two years 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. Must possess or be able to obtain, within one year of employment, Class “D” Water and Wastewater licenses issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Must possess or be able to obtain, within three years of employment, Class “C” Ground Water license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 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 position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required licenses and compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Criminal Conviction Guidelines. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience:Experience in construction, equipment repair, and/or a maintenance-related field. Experience in customer service and/or public relations. Licensure: Current class “D” Water and Wastewater license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of basic plumbing, carpentry, electrical, masonry, janitorial and mechanical maintenance and repair tasks. Knowledge of natural and cultural resource conservation and management principles. Knowledge of general custodial duties. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Skill in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Skill in effective verbal and written communication. Skilled in maintaining and performing minor repairs to vehicles and other equipment. Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts. Skill in the use of personal computers. Skill in training others. Skilled in initiating, monitoring, implementing and completing technical and complex 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. Skilled in organizing, planning, scheduling, tracking, completing and closing out maintenance program tasks. Skill in planning, assigning and/or supervising the work of others. Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment such as chain saws, drills, lawn equipment, tractors, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with the public. Ability to accurately follow instructions. Ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities. Ability to prepare and complete required reports. Ability to effectively work as a team, motivate others, and be the leader of a small work group. Ability to maintain small public water and wastewater systems. 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.