Job Information
State of Tennessee Job Information
Opening Date/Time09/11/2026 12:00AM Central TimeClosing Date/Time09/24/2026 11:59PM Central TimeSalary (Monthly)$3,229.00Salary (Annually)$38,748.00Job TypeFull-TimeCity, State LocationMaynardville, TNDepartmentEnvironment and Conservation
LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, UNION COUNTY
This position is located at Big Ridge State Park in Union County.
Qualifications
Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to two years of skilled fulltime labor and trades experience
NSQs: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.
Overview
This position will perform hands-on facilities maintenance on buildings, structures, and utility systems and grounds maintenance work of average difficulty. We are seeking someone who is comfortable interacting with park guests and enjoys working outdoors with some indoor work.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision of Park Manager, train and lead TSP seasonal maintenance staff and monitor/assess their performance to make improvements or take corrective actions.
- Perform grounds maintenance, custodial tasks, facility maintenance and repair, and equipment operations.
- Perform groundskeeping work, including cutting and trimming grass and removing obstructive trees/limbs.
- Perform basic electrical and plumbing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs as needed, within the employee's training, and knowledge.
- Perform custodial tasks related to cleaning facilities, such as, floor mopping and buffing, power washing, wall cleaning and painting, sink and mirror cleaning, supply restocking and other custodial work as required.
- Remove trash and clean trashcans.
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoot any causes of operating errors in equipment, such as mowers, powered hand tools, and facilities components.
- Assist in performing inventory of work-related supplies and materials.
- Communicate directly with the public to provide basic customer service and direct persons to appropriate solutions.
Competencies (KSA's)
- 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 and the time of others
- Ability to teach others how to do something
- 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
- Fax Machine
- Copy Machine
- Hand Tools
- Welders, Augers, Pipe Cutters, and Threaders
- Log Splitters
- Cash Register
- 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
- Backhoe
- Bucket Trucks
- Gas and Diesel Pumps
- Floor Buffer
- Compacter
- Credit Card Machine
- Tile Cutter
- Trucks