Unit Manager - Mechanical

Lubbock

39762BR

Ops Div Facilities Maintenance

Position Description

Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

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

Facilities Maintenance at Texas Tech University ensures a high-quality environment for teaching and research by managing the maintenance and repair of educational buildings and essential infrastructure. Their mission focuses on maintaining spaces and systems in optimal condition through routine and scheduled upkeep to prevent failures. They also offer reimbursable services for non-educational functions and adapt their services to meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff across various facility types, including offices, classrooms, laboratories, hallways, and restrooms.

Major/Essential Functions

• Reviews new construction project plans and cost estimates. Establishes long and short range goals for assigned work center and provides guidance.
• Regularly reviewing street light poles, organizing infrared inspections of electrical components at E&G facilities, and coordinating tests for tornado sirens.
• Performs regular inspections of facilities and safety checks at designated work centers.this includes providing support to Engineering Services and Facility Planning and Construction in the design of projects.
• Responsible for briefing department personnel on asbestos abatement projects, overseeing the annual budget for these initiatives, and planning and developing objectives for the asbestos abatement program as well as monitoring the proper removal of asbestos-contaminated materials by observing operations to ensure compliance and safety.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years' experience in the mechanical field or related maintenance fields. Minimum five (5) of the ten (10) years' experience in maintenance management of a technical field related to this position preferred.
• Oversees and managing the Mechanical Operations work centers, which include the Electric, Insulation, and Plumbing shops. Responsibilities encompass operations, maintenance, renovations, and new construction. The position requires strong leadership, mature judgment, sound management skills, and personal integrity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written andverbal, to deal with customers, shop personnel and other department personnel.
• Must pass pulmonary function test and be certified to wear negative pressure respirator.

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

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000.00

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

Schedule Details

7:45am-4:45pm

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Senior Other Administrative

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.