Job Information
Texas Tech University Utilities Trainee in Lubbock, Texas
36719BR
Extended Job Title:
Utilities Trainee
Position Description:
Performs skilled work of the journeyperson/tradesperson level in the operation and maintenance of equipment in a central heating and cooling plant. Responsibilities involve the efficient operation and maintenance of all utility equipment in the central heating and cooling plant. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on periodic inspection of charts and records concerning operating efficiency and observation of the quality of utility services rendered.
Requisition ID:
36719BR
Optional Attachments:
Professional/Personal Reference
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Pass pre-employment test, and recommendation from oral interview board. Basic skills include the ability to learn, basic mechanical skills, ability to type, pass physical, pass a background check, and pass a drug screen. CFC Handling “Universal” certified within six months of hiring date. Complete the Personnel Qualification System training program within the required timeline. Rotating 12-hour shift .
Grant Funded?:
No
Minimum Hire Rate:
16.45
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Schedule Details:
12 hour shift rotating 7 days on 7 days off
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of formal training in stationary engineering, or power plant operations, experience working with boilers, steam systems, condensate systems, chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, pumps, turbines, chemistry, instrumentation, maintenance, safety practices, hazardous materials handling, use of Microsoft Office, skilled in use of hand tools, basic mathematics skills, and ability to type 20wpm. CFC Handling Certified “Universal”.
Department:
Ops Div CHACP 1
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Group:
Skilled Crafts
Shift:
Other
Required Qualifications:
High school or equivalency, and competency in written and mathematical skills. Academic performance, job experience, or advanced training or education that indicates the employee will be able to complete the Personnel Qualification System. Background and experience indicating a mechanical aptitude. Knowledge of hand tools, occupational hazards and safety precautions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
Navy Enlisted Classification Code:
Any mechanical NEC
Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:
Any mechanical MOS
Air Force Specialty Code:
Any mechanical AFSC
Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:
Any mechanical MOS
About the Department and/or College:
The primary responsibility of the Section of Utilities is to provide manufactured utilities to the Texas Tech campus, the Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, The Texas Tech University Museum, and the Fiber and Biopolymer Research Institute in the form of steam, chilled water, compressed air, and treated water. CHACP I was constructed in 1967 and has since gone through two major expansions. The first was in 1974 when Boiler #3, Chiller #3, and cooling towers #3 & #4 were added to increase the capacity of the plant. The second was in 1999 when Chiller #4 was added as well as four additional Cooling Tower Cells to further increase the cooling capacity of the plant.
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.