TENNESSEE STATE PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - 09082026-80783

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 09/08/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/21/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $3,631.000000

Salary (Annually) $43,572.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Morristown, TN

Department Environment and Conservation

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, HAMBLEN COUNTY

This position is located at Panther Creek State Park in Hamblen County.

For More Information, Visit The Link Below

https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00010698_tsp_maint_sup_pcsp_tdec-job-opp_ps_ua.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

• Provide supervision, including performance planning, scheduling, job assignments, and daily guidance, to full-time and part-time maintenance employees.
• Perform grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, debris removal, and maintaining trails and public use areas.
• Operate and utilize a variety of equipment, including mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, small trucks, tractors, and assorted hand tools.
• Inspect park facilities and grounds and correct safety hazards to maintain a safe environment for park visitors.
• Complete carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and grounds maintenance tasks.
• Follow park plans for preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds to keep them in an acceptable state of repair.
  
  

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Directs Work
• Situational Adaptability
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
  
  

Knowledges

• Customer and Personal Service
• Public Safety and Security
• Building and Construction
• Mechanical
  
  

Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Coordination
• Equipment Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Installation
  
  

Abilities

• Limb and/or Full Body Coordination
• Prolonged Stamina
• Visualization
• Written Comprehension
• Auditory Attention
  
  

Tools & Equipment

• Computer/Printer/Scanner/Copier/Calculator/Cell Phone/ Two-Way Radio
• Cement Mixer/ Sump Pump/ Sign Maker/Torch/Pressure Washer/ Gas & Diesel Pumps
• Safety Equipment/ Janitorial Equipment/ Carpet Cleaners & Floor Buffers
• Motor Vehicles/ Bucket Trucks/ Heavy Equipment/ Tiles/ Tractors/ Chippers
• Basic Hand & Power Tools/ Chainsaws/ Log Splitters