39572BR

Extended Job Title:

Tradesperson - Sign Shop/Day Shift

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.

Requisition ID:

39572BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Keeps records of materials and labor for projects, operates computer systems for signage and engraving, assesses material needs, and prepares requisitions. They regularly maintain equipment such as various Xenetech laser and rotary engraving systems, a Graphtec vinyl cutter, and a Ricoh sublimation printer.

• Creates and repairs signage for Texas Tech University, engraving award plaques, and installing signage using approved methods appropriate for the site.

• Is responsible for efficiently managing and controlling material resources with approval from the foreman. They maintain an inventory of sign materials and ensure a sufficient stock of sign and engraving supplies, ordering materials as needed.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

Compensation will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and defined years of experience to align with the appropriate career levels for the Tradeperson specialty in the Operations Division Facilities Maintenance Career Plan.

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

8:00am-5:00pm

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in design and manufacturing interior and exterior signage.

• Working knowledge of design software.

• Working knowledge of operation and use of all power and hand tools/equipment used for plaque and signage fabrication.

Department:

Ops Div Facilities Maintenance

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Skilled Crafts

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may be reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to operate motor vehicles.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

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.