Technician III-Technical Operations and Inventory

Lubbock

40005BR

Ops Div Custodial Services

Position Description

Performs skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects. Work is performed under general guidelines using established procedures and evaluated on results obtained. May supervise subordinate employees.

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.

About the Department and/or College

Operations custodial staff members clean buildings and disinfect restrooms to create and maintain a safe environment for Texas Tech students, faculty, and staff. Operations custodial staff sanitize 785 campus restrooms and locker rooms daily with a high-end disinfectant and fill soap dispensers every evening to promote healthy hand-washing habits. Custodial members are also highly trained to follow proper cleaning procedures to ensure the health of our campus buildings.

Major/Essential Functions

• Ensures support to campus with preserving building flooring, including stain removal, polishing hard surfaces, stripping, and finishing (preferred previous knowledge and application).
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs all Services equipment, e.g. vacuums, auto scrubbers, vehicles, buffers, etc., ensures the equipment is in safe working condition. Installation of dispenser across campus restrooms.
• Supports inventory efforts by monitoring par levels for each building and coordinating with vendors on delivery services. Stocking inventory in assigned areas. Deliver requested supplies and equipment to buildings.
• Assists in equipment audits and keeps records of placement throughout campus.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

High school or equivalent and four years experience. Additional job related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning agents, equipment and methods of soil removal.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in all OSHA and local requirements related to all assigned work.
• Thorough knowledge of the procedures, equipment and supplies used in floor care work.
• Requires, at minimum, basic knowledge after training of cleaning procedures, operating equipment necessary in maintaining a clean and safe environment.

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

Optional Attachments

Recommendation/Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

16.43

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

Operatives

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.