TENNESSEE STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - 12172024-63951

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION - INDIAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK, CAMPBELL COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00009575_tsp_maint_sup_imsp_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to four years of increasingly responsible and skilled full-time labor and trades experience.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

This position will be part of a Tennessee State Parks Operations maintenance series for TDEC. This will be the fourth classification and the first supervisory level class in the series. Under general supervision, is responsible for semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work of considerable difficulty which includes leading others in work; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class leads others in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance related work in such areas as building maintenance, grounds maintenance, and equipment operation.

This position will be part of a Tennessee State Parks Operations maintenance series for TDEC. This is the supervisory level classification in the TSP Maintenance Series. This classification is responsible for supervising and training TSP Maintenance staff, performing skilled repair and maintenance, janitorial tasks, facility maintenance and repair, equipment operation, and fire suppression and prevention. This class differs from that of TSP MAINTENANCE LEAD in that the latter performs working level maintenance duties within the park and does not supervise. This class differs from that of TSP CHIEF OF MAINTENANCE In that the latter performs supervisory responsibilities at a larger scale and performs more complex repair work.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Chief of Maintenance in establishing and maintaining relationships with contractors, state employees, and executive officers to provide timely, quality maintenance services.:
2. Maintains proper environmental, occupational, safety, and health compliance in accordance with state, federal, and local guidelines.
3. Plans long range and off-season projects such as opening and closing seasonal facilities and appropriate time sensitive maintenance projects.
4. Recruits, interviews, and hires staff to fill positions vacancies within work units. Creates work schedules for subordinate employees in the TSP Maintenance Series. Approves time worked and leave requests for subordinates Completes job plans, interim reviews, and performance evaluations for staff.
5. Maintains credit cards for purchasing supplies and reconciles statement weekly. Completes work orders for all tagged equipment for submittal to Motor Vehicle Management (MVM). Completes incident reports as required by park policy for accidents, vehicle incidents and personal injuries or damage to park visitors' vehicles. Works with outside vendors to obtain bids and order supplies.
6. Communicates with the general public to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions or answers.
7. 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.
8. Leads and 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.
9. Leads and 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.
10. Perform inspection of grounds and facilities daily to identify areas or facilities needing repair and maintenance. Creates preventative maintenance plans to organize routine preventative maintenance to ensure that equipment is maintained, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of building does not deteriorate. Assists in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials.
11. Perform routine preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities including general repairs, air filter replacement, painting, and other repair tasks as needed to ensure public safety and maintain park appearance. Performs minor construction projects as needed.
12. Performs general carpentry including repairing doors, repairing broken windows, installing bulletin boards, hanging drywall, building walls, building shelving, and caulking. Performs minor roofing repair and maintenance including repairing or replacing shingles, decking, tin roofing, fiberglass, or tiles.
13. Repairs and maintains mechanical equipment such as swimming pool pumps, washers, dryers, kitchen equipment, exhaust fans, refrigerators, ice machines, HVAC, window units, PTACs, and mechanical gates.
14. Performs electrical repair tasks such as replaces defective breakers, wiring wall switches, outlets, and fixtures. Changes exterior and interior light bulbs as needed on park grounds and facilities.
15. 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.
16. Leads and assigns work to lower-level maintenance staff. Prioritizes daily tasks and activities to meet operational requirements. Oversees and coordinates the work of TSP Maintenance Workers and TSP Maintenance Techs. Trains TSP Maintenance Workers and TSP Maintenance Techs on proper and safe use of various equipment and tools. Instructs other employees on the proper use of safety apparel and gear such as hard hats, steel toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and safety glasses.
17. Operates and utilizes a variety of heavy equipment including back hoes, large tractors, bob cats, and stump grinders to repair roads, access areas, hiking, bicycle, horse, and other types of trails. Utilizes backhoes and dump trucks to move heavy loads of mulch and topsoil for large landscaping jobs. Operates 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.
18. Performs routine maintenance and repair on equipment, vehicles, and tools. Assists higher level maintenance staff with complex repairs on equipment, vehicles, and tools. Performs basic welding for equipment repair as needed.
19. 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.
20. Completes work order request form to log repair work. Keeps digital and/or physical records of work performed and makes routine reports such as time expended, and materials used for repair and maintenance. Completes mileage logs and fuel tickets for daily operation of vehicle(s).

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Knowledge of principles, equipment, and tools involved in fire prevention, grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and cleaning work
2. Knowledge of federal, state, and local guidelines regarding environmental, occupational, safety, and health compliance
3. Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and bend, stretch, twist, or reach with ones body, arms, and/or legs
4. Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken or written words and sentences
5. Ability to communicate information in writing and speaking so others will understand
6. Ability to manage ones own time and the time of others
7. Ability to teach others how to do something
8. Ability to monitor/assess performance of self or others to make improvements or take corrective action
9. 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

Computer

Telephone

Scanner

Copy Machine

Printer

Calculator

Cell Phone

Two-Way Radio

Safety Equipment

Motor Vehicles and Bucket Trucks

Heavy Equipment

Basic Hand Tools

Basic Power Tools

Carpet Cleaners and Floor Buffers

Janitorial Equipment

Landscaping Tools and Equipment

Log Splitters

Tillers, Tractors and Attachments

Chippers

Cement Mixer

Sump Pump

Sign Maker

Torch

Chainsaws

Pressure Washer

Gas and Diesel Pumps

Compactor

Tile Cutter

Volt Meters

Welders, Augers, Pipe Cutters, and Threaders