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SalaryLocation: Warren County
Last Day to Apply: Mar 25 , 2024
Business Unit: Labor/Trades/Facility Mgmt
Job Family: Environment and Conservation
Job Opening ID: 55743
Job Information
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION,
WARREN COUNTY
WORKING TITLE: TSP MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00108251_tsp_maint_tech_risp_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf
Qualifications
Education and Experience: None
NSQs: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.
Summary
This position will be part of a Tennessee State Parks Operations maintenance series for TDEC. This is the second classification in the TSP Maintenance Series. This classification is responsible for performing and assisting with grounds maintenance, janitorial tasks, facility maintenance and repair, equipment operation, and fire suppression and prevention. This class differs from that of TSP MAINTENANCE WORKER in that the latter performs less complex repair functions. This class differs from that of TSP MAINTENANCE LEAD In that the latter performs more complex repair functions and trains and leads staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist Park Rangers and Maintenance staff with controlled burns and suppressing forest fires by utilizing hand tools, flappers, and fire rakes to protect natural resources, facilities, and the public. Remove brush for fire prevention and safety.
- Performs grounds maintenance work including cutting and trimming grass and obstructive tree limbs. Patches holes in roads and sidewalks to ensure public safety. Inspects grounds for trash, safety hazards, maintenance issues and general appearance to ensure public safety in the park.
- Performs janitorial tasks related to cleaning facilities, this may include floor buffing, mopping, power washing, wall cleaning, vent cleaning, sink and mirror cleaning, supply restocking, shampooing carpet, and other janitorial work as required. Removes trash and cleans trash cans.
- Perform inspection of grounds and facilities daily to identify areas or facilities needing repair and maintenance.
- Communicates with the general public to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions or answers.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities including general repairs, air filter replacement, painting, replacing windows, and other repair tasks as needed to ensure public safety and maintain park appearance. Assists higher level maintenance staff with general carpentry and complex repairs and maintenance. Installs bulletin boards and signs to provide public informationand safety.
- Assists with routine electrical tasks such as wiring wall switches, outlets, and fixtures. Changes exterior and interior light bulbs as needed on park grounds and facilities.
- Performs routine plumbing tasks such as unstopping commodes, replacing bathroom fixtures, and repairing minor leaks. Unstops drains and repairs faucets, toilets, and showers for proper facility operation. Assist with the Installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, water lines, septic lines, and tanks.
- Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including mowers, trimmers, small trucks, and tractors for performance of daily duties. Operates and utilizes a variety of tools and equipment such as assorted hand and power tools, plungers, sewer rodders, drills, skill saws, and grinders. May operate state issued pick-up truck, golf cart, watercraft, or other vehicles.
- Performs routine maintenance and minor repair on equipment, vehicles, and tools. Assists higher level maintenance staff with complex repairs on equipment, vehicles, and tools.
- Performs logging operations including chain saw operation for cutting down dead trees to manageable size for removal. Cuts firewood as needed for inns, cabins, villas, recreation lodges, campgrounds, and park residences.
- Keeps digital and/or physical records of work performed and makes routine reports such as time expended, and materials used for repair and maintenance.
- Performs a variety of physical labor tasks including but not limited to unloading truck shipments, moving objects (large furniture, file cabinets, cubicles, chairs, desks, and bookshelves), and other physical tasks as needed. May be required to set up cubicle spaces, conference rooms, and areas for special events.
Competencies
- Knowledge of principles, equipment, and tools involved in fire prevention, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and cleaning work
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and bend, stretch, twist, or reach with one’s body, arms, and/or legs
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken or written words and sentences
- Ability to communicate information in writing and speaking so others will understand
- Ability to manage one’s own time
- Ability to monitor/assess performance of self to make improvements or take corrective action
- Ability to troubleshoot to determine causes of operating errors in equipment such as mower, trimmer, vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, or other maintenance and custodial equipment
Tools & Equipment
Personal Computer
Copy Machine
Hand Tools
Welders, Augers, Pipe Cutters, and Threaders
Log Splitters
Tillers, Tractors, and Attachments
Chippers
Floor Scrubber
Cement Mixer
Sump Pump
Vacuum
Sign Maker
Utility Vehicles
Telephone
Printer
Two - Way Radio
Power Tools
Torch
Multi-Meters
Chain Saws
Pressure Washer
Mowers
Gas and Diesel Pumps
Floor Buffer
Compacter
Tile Cutter
Work Trucks
