• Tradesperson - Lock Shop

    Texas Tech University (Lubbock, TX)


    42916BR

    Extended Job Title:

    Tradesperson - Lock Shop

    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:

    42916BR

    Travel Required:

    Up to 25%

    Major/Essential Functions:

    + Repairs, services, and installs commercial and institutional locks/hardware, including desks, file cabinets, automotive locks, and other miscellaneous locks on campus.

    + Sets up and maintains master key systems, including cutting initial keys, setting cylinders, and expanding systems as needed.

    + Changes safe combinations, adjusts as required, opens locks/safes when keys or combinations are lost/malfunctioning, and installs/repairs door closures.

    + Assists in maintaining inventory, processes key issuance and returns, and advises the shop foreman on job/project status and operational issues.

    + Provides after-hours overtime work as required and participates in the emergency call-back roster on a rotating basis.

    + Trains personnel in the apprenticeship program on job-related maintenance tasks, ensuring skill development and operational continuity.

     

    Grant Funded?:

     

    No

    Pay Basis:

    Hourly

    Schedule Details:

    7:45am-4:45pm

    Work Location:

    Lubbock

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Three (3) years experience as skilled locksmith.

    + Technical training courses including, but not limited to the locksmith field preferred but not required.

    + Completion of approved locksmith certified training program.

    Department:

    Ops Div Facilities Maintenance

    Job Type:

    Full Time

    Shift:

    Day

    Required Qualifications:

    Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may be reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

     

    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.

    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:

    Facilities Maintenance

    Hourly Pay Range:

    $14.04 - $18.27 - $22.45