Senior Tradesperson - Project Team Electric

Lubbock

41965BR

Ops Div Construction

Position Description

Safely performs journeyperson level tasks in the fabrication, construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of fixtures, equipment, structures, buildings, and built-in components for Texas Tech facilities. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major/Essential Functions

• Assess job or project materials requirements and prepares requisition for materials from supply warehouse or vendor. Maintains records of materials and labor expended on each project or job assignment.
• Secures vehicle, equipment and areas of operations. Operates vehicles including pickups, trucks, vans, forklifts, trailers, lifts and tanks.
• Advises shop foreman on job or project status and operational problems. Provides after hour overtime work as required; may participate in emergency callback roster on a rotating basis. Level of Supervision Received Describe the amount of supervision this position receives. Moderate - Access to supervisor and/or lead coworker, when needed Global Competencies
• Assists with on-the-job training program for personnel enrolled in the apprenticeship training program.
• Attends scheduled meetings and training as required to maintain mechanical skills, technical qualifications and licensing requirements.
• Installs, monitors and/or supervises electrical installations assigned to him/her.

Required Qualifications

Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may be reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. Four years experience in designated trade or one year as a licensed journeyperson.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum five years on-the-job experience as a journey electrician.
• Supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Day

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Skilled Crafts

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.