Job Details

Texas Tech University
  • Position Number: 6794166
  • Location: Lubbock, TX
  • Position Type: Facilities Management


Tradesperson Leader: Electric Shop
Lubbock
43221BR
Ops Div Facilities Maintenance

Position Description
Performs supervisory and participatory work in the construction, erection, installation, and repair of structures and fixtures. Responsibilities include the supervision of a work crew involved in the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, furnishings, and various other structures and fixtures. Duties also include the actual hands-on work in this area. Work is performed under the general supervision of the foreman with evaluation based on results obtained. May supervise other assigned workers.

Major/Essential Functions
Skills & Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with customers, shop personnel, and other departments.
  • Working knowledge of safe operation of power tools, hand tools, and equipment common to the electrical and construction fields.
  • Proficiency in interpreting freehand sketches, schematics, blueprints, as-built drawings, diagrams, and technical publications.
  • Ability to safely perform skilled electrical work involving construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and machinery.
  • Basic computer skills, including email use and web browsing.

Operations, Maintenance & Field Work
  • Conducts inspections of completed projects, reviews work orders, corrective actions, and construction plans.
  • Operates, secures, and maintains vehicles and equipment such as pickups, trucks, vans, forklifts, trailers, lifts, and tanks.
  • Monitors and oversees preventive maintenance and operation of electrical equipment and work sites.
  • Assesses material needs, prepares requisitions, and maintains documentation for materials and labor.
  • Provides after-hours support through overtime work and participation in emergency callback rotation.

Shop & Resource Management
  • Supports the shop foreperson in managing material resources, maintaining shop stock, and ensuring equipment readiness.
  • Helps prepare weekly work schedules, conducts shop meetings, and attends required meetings and training.
  • Prepares reports, correspondence, and studies, and advises the shop foreman on project progress and operational concerns.
  • Assists in planning, coordinating, and supervising work center operations and staff; acts for the foreperson when required.

Personnel Supervision & Training
  • Assists with administrative and personnel actions, including counseling, problem resolution, and performance evaluations.
  • Assigns tasks, sets priorities, and monitors performance, maintaining Employee Performance Notes.
  • Provides ongoing on-the-job training to enhance staff proficiency and effectiveness.
  • Oversees apprenticeship program progression and conducts apprenticeship training.

Other Duties
  • Completes additional responsibilities as assigned by the shop foreperson.
Operations, Maintenance & Field Work

Required Qualifications
Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. Two years experience as a licensed journeyperson in designated trade; or five years related experience. Job-related vocational training or education may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
Five years of on-the-job experience as a journey electrician. Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required.



Special Instructions to Applicant


Minimum Hire Rate


To apply, visit workattexastech.com

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.





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