Tradesperson Leader: Electric Shop

Texas Tech University • Lubbock, TX • 1d ago

43221BR

Extended Job Title:

Position Description:

Performs supervisory and participatory work in the construction, erection, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures. Responsibilities include the supervision of a work crew involved in the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, furnishings, and various other structures and fixtures. Duties also include the actual hands-on work in this area. Work is performed under the general supervision of the foreman with evaluation based on results obtained. May supervise other assigned workers.

Requisition ID:

43221BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

Skills & Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with customers, shop personnel, and other departments.

Working knowledge of safe operation of power tools, hand tools, and equipment common to the electrical and construction fields.

Proficiency in interpreting freehand sketches, schematics, blueprints, as-built drawings, diagrams, and technical publications.

Ability to safely perform skilled electrical work involving construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and machinery.

Basic computer skills, including email use and web browsing.

Operations, Maintenance & Field Work

Conducts inspections of completed projects, reviews work orders, corrective actions, and construction plans.

Operates, secures, and maintains vehicles and equipment such as pickups, trucks, vans, forklifts, trailers, lifts, and tanks.

Monitors and oversees preventive maintenance and operation of electrical equipment and work sites.

Assesses material needs, prepares requisitions, and maintains documentation for materials and labor.

Provides after-hours support through overtime work and participation in emergency callback rotation.

Shop & Resource Management

Supports the shop foreperson in managing material resources, maintaining shop stock, and ensuring equipment readiness.

Helps prepare weekly work schedules, conducts shop meetings, and attends required meetings and training.

Prepares reports, correspondence, and studies, and advises the shop foreman on project progress and operational concerns.

Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising work center operations and staff; acts for the foreperson when required.

Personnel Supervision & Training

Assists with administrative and personnel actions, including counseling, problem resolution, and performance evaluations.

Assigns tasks, sets priorities, and monitors performance, maintaining Employee Performance Notes.

Provides ongoing on-the-job training to enhance staff proficiency and effectiveness.

Oversees apprenticeship program progression and conducts apprenticeship training.

Other Duties

Completes additional responsibilities as assigned by the shop foreperson.

Grant Funded?:

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

07:45 AM 04:45 PM

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Department:

Ops Div Facilities Maintenance

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. Two years experience as a licensed journeyperson in designated trade; or five years related experience. Job-related vocational training or education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

Safety Information:

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

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.

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.

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.

Job Family:

Facilities Operations

Job Sub Family:

Skilled Crafts & Trades

Hourly Pay Range:

$23.08 - $30.63 - $37.69

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