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JOB OBJECTIVE: Under the supervision of the Longhorn Herd Manager, this position will perform complex (journey-level) facilities and equipment maintenance, building maintenance, construction and grounds work for the Texas Historical Commission (THC). Work will generally be focused on maintenance tasks supporting the operation of the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd. Work involves caring for and maintaining the appearance of grounds and gardens, maintaining, and repairing grounds and structures, maintaining tools, supplies, and equipment in good repair. Work includes general custodial duties, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing site facilities, buildings, utility systems, and stationary equipment; operating motorized equipment; requisitioning materials and supplies; organizing and maintaining an on-site maintenance workshop and maintaining records. Work may also include cultural and natural resource stewardship, security and safety programs, customer service, public relations, interpretation and education, special events, and community outreach. Work under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Inspect longhorn herd pasture fences, facilities, and equipment regularly in all kinds of weather, and repair as needed. Work with various chemicals and application equipment to control invasive species in areas used for grazing by the longhorn herd. Oversee the mending, repairing, and installation of barbed wire fences, water troughs, and other cattle infrastructure. Maintain and update the cyclical maintenance plan for the historic site and non-historic buildings and grounds and ensures its completion each year. Act as a safety officer to ensure compliance with safety regulations and is a first responder during site emergencies. Perform daily and seasonal groundskeeping work, such as mowing, edging, trimming hedges and branches, fertilizing and watering trees and shrubs; removal of debris, trash and weeds, and removal of trees and branches that may pose hazards. Perform site pest management for grounds and trees. Applies pesticides, fungicides, and/or herbicides using proper equipment and approved methodologies. Performs basic custodial work and maintenance as described in the maintenance plan. Perform preventative and regular maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, and grounds keeping equipment such as lawn tractors, weed eaters and hedge trimmers. Maintain and care for state vehicles. Schedule maintenance work to be done according to the vehicles mechanical warranty guide. Receive requests for maintenance and repairs and schedules and completes the maintenance and repair work. Identify maintenance issues and create plans to fix problems. Communicates concerns and recommendations promptly to the site manager. Maintain records and prepare reports. Document, photograph as necessary, and maintain records on all work projects, maintenance, chemical applications, and off-site equipment repairs. Perform minor building maintenance: i.e., changes light bulbs, repairs minor structural damage, and replaces safety lighting (both inside and out). Perform carpentry work such as the installation, alteration, repair, and maintenance of non-historic buildings, doors, windows, wood fixtures, and furniture; works on historic buildings as directed by staff architects and with the supervision of the site manager. Maintain and repair electrical outlets, switches, fixtures, and accessories and splices wires and cables. Perform maintenance work such as painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical. Maintain a clean and organiz d maintenance shop so that lawn, garden and building maintenance equipment are stored in a safe, secure environment which is conducive to sites work and repair needs. Perform inspections of and maintains and operates equipment and tools according to site safety guidelines. Provide general assistance, information, and direction to site visitors, conducts occasional visitor sales using the Point of Sale (POS) program, answers phones and takes messages as necessary. Occasionally conduct interpretive and outreach programs both on and off-site for diverse audiences. Participate in special event preparations and activities, including but not limited to setting up and taking down tables, chairs, parking signage and security. Perform site safety and emergency preparedness meetings and inspections and performs training as needed. Attends State Office of Risk Management (SORM) training as necessary. Calculate material and labor costs for maintenance projects. Develops purchase estimates for grounds and building maintenance and orders parts and supplies once they have been approved. Attend staff meetings. Supervise community service volunteers, other grounds volunteers, and monitors contractual workers. Keeps the herd manager apprised of all maintenance activities. Work with THC staff architects and provide photos and reports as requested. Work closely with contractual maintenance as needed. May train others. Adhere to established work schedule with regular attendance. Follow all THC safety guidelines/procedures and ethics requirements. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: (The application must specifically state how each of the following qualifications are met): Graduation from a senior high school or the equivalent; Minimum three years work experience in construction, maintenance, and repair work; Minimum two years work experience in a ranching operation or similar livestock experience; Valid drivers license, acceptable driving record and ability to drive a state vehicle; and Required to travel up to 10% of the work period. PREFER: Education supplemented by vocational training in a designated trade; and/or Experience with historic structure general maintenance, renovation, and restoration. Ranch maintenance experience with cattle operation. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of general techniques in maintenance and custodial duties; Knowledge of the planting and care of trees, shrubbery, flowers, gardens, fruit and ornamental trees and lawns; Knowledge of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides; Knowledge of hand and power tools, equipment operation and maintenance shop safety; Knowledge of the construction, repair, maintenance and operation of buildings, equipment, and utility systems; Knowledge of building materials and fire and safety regulations; Knowledge of safe livestock handling practices; Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills; Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; Skill in public speaking, planned or spontaneous, in front of diverse audiences; Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software; Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people; Ability to safely operate ATVs, tractors, and other farm machinery. 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