37298BR

Extended Job Title:

Tradesperson

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:

37298BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

Basic construction (as needed) to fix items. Painting walls: all crit spaces, updergrad/grad studios, offices. Very basic electrical and plumbing such as repairing broken cords or plugs. May assist with basic maintenance on studio equipment from time to time. Complete (or assist with) in-house work orders and submit to Operations. Check class rooms on occasion to make sure items are in working order (lights, chairs, electrical outlets, temperature is not too hot or cold). Assist with annual fire violation report to correct any issues. Assist with surplus property. Distribute premade class signs for each semester. Assist with moving furniture and other items on occasion. Install TVs, projectors, projector screens, etc. for faculty, the gallery or Information Technology. Assist with locks and lock boxes. Handle deliveries to the art building and art areas of architecture.

Grant Funded?:

No

Minimum Hire Rate:

17.09

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Schedule Details:

Flexible schedule from 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

Good verbal communication skills to assist faculty, staff, and operations personnel. Working knowledge of various tools (such as drill, driver, hammer drill, or circular saw) and their safe operation. Good organizational skills with day to day requests.

Department:

School of Art

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Recommendation/Referral, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Part Time

Job Group:

Skilled Crafts

Occasional Duties:

Basic construction, installation, and basic painting skills. Ability to patch holes, light maintenance and repair work. Assist with deliveries up to 60 lbs.

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may be reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. Three years experience in designated trade or licensed journeyperson.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

About the Department and/or College:

The School of Art is NASAD accredited and offers the BA in Art History, BA in Art, the BFA in Studio Art, Graphic Design, and Visual Studies (teacher certification), the MAE, the MFA in Studio Art, MA in Art History, and the Ph.D. in Fine Arts with a major in Art termed “Critical Studies and Artistic Practice.” A faculty of 31 full-time professors serves approximately 250 undergraduate students and 60 students involved in graduate study. The School has many prominent alumni, including Caleb Bennett, John Hitchcock, Rob Wilson, Ken Little, Real Musgrave and Lana Rigsby. Technical and administrative support includes a total of 13 staff positions. The School’s Visual Resource Center maintains art reference books, current art periodicals, instructional media, digital classrooms, and a legacy slide collection, as well as an expanding collection of digital images for teaching and research. Additional images are available through ARTStor and online at the university library. The program also supports the Landmark Arts Galleries and the Standing Room Only Photography Gallery (SRO). For more information, visit www.art.ttu.edu.

The J.T. & Margaret Talkington College of Visual & Performing Arts comprises the School of Art, the School of Music, and the School of Theatre & Dance, accredited by NASAD, NASM, NAST, and NASD, respectively. TTU is the only public university in the state accredited in all four arts areas, and boasts many acclaimed alumni, including Susan Graham, Terry Cook, Ann Sanders, G.W. Bailey, Barry Corbin, Jennifer Smith, Scott Dadich, Susanne Klotz and D.J. Stout. With more than 120 faculty members and approximately 1,100 students, the College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including the terminal M.F.A., D.M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Our unique Ph.D. program in Fine Arts provides interdisciplinary education in the visual & performing arts combined with philosophical aesthetics. For more information, visit www.vpa.ttu.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For questions on this position, please email rhonda.woodward@ttu.edu with "Tradesperson position" in the subject line.

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.