37912BR

Extended Job Title:

Inspector

Position Description:

Performs inspections using technical drawings and specifications in all phases of construction with regard to quality, quantity of materials, installation methods used and conformity to specifications and recognized industry standards.

Requisition ID:

37912BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

• Conducts routine on-site inspection of work in progress to determine compliance with contract documents, quality of work & materials. Reports contract deficiencies to the project manager. Maintains a daily log of site activities for construction projects. Ensures site safety compliance. Assist department with site utility locates and shutdowns and other duties.

• Makes decisions on technical, administrative and management problems identified by periodic inspections of construction projects and coordinates with the appropriate project manager for compliance with the contract documents.

• Maintains project record files for projects under construction. Includes review of submittals, as-built mark up of drawings and specifications to ensure they represent what is actually completed in the field.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

17.77

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in some related construction trades. Utility locate experience. Ability to record daily job site activities correctly. Ability to understand construction drawings and documents.

Department:

Planning & Design

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Skilled Crafts

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Completion of high school or equivalent plus six years related journeyperson level experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

510, 653, 753

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

120A

Air Force Specialty Code:

32E1A, 32E3A

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. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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.