Lead Mechanic - Texas Tech University

Major/Essential Functions

• General Mechanical Abilities: General Knowledge of engines, hydraulics, compressors, pumps, and transmissions, final drives, brakes, electronics and the ability to help overhaul all of the above.
• Preventive Maintenance: Oil changes, filter changes, tune-ups, servicing transmissions, rear ends and cooling systems.
• General Daily Inspection of Equipment: Daily visual inspection of all equipment, advising personnel as to the proper preventive maintenance of equipment & vehicles.
• Parts Supplies: General Knowledge of parts and inventories. Ability to advise foreman of parts needed or to be kept on hand.

Grant Funded?

No

Minimum Hire Rate

16.43

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

7:00am-4:55pm

Work Location

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of the standard methods and practices and skill in the use of the tools and equipment used in the mechanic trade. General Knowledge of 2 cycle engines, gasoline engines, diesel engines and ability to repair or re-tune said engines.
• Job-related vocational training or other education in the mechanic field.

Department

Transportation and Parking Svc

Job Type

Full Time

Job Group

Skilled Crafts - Supervisors

Shift

Day

Required Qualifications

High school or equivalent plus four years related experience. Specialized training or degree can exchange for experience on a year for year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

About the Department and/or College

Parking on the Texas Tech campus has been a staple since the university's earliest days. The job grows every year with increases in students, faculty, staff, and events held on campus. For 65 years, Transportation and Parking Services has managed the parking and transit options on the Texas Tech University campus, which has grown to include parking for students and employees, busing, bicycling, late-night transportation, and now Zipcars.

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.