Technician II-Vet School

divh3Position Description/h3divUnder general supervision performs skilled mechanical or analytical duties on various projects. May supervise subordinate employees./divh3Travel Required/h3divUp to 25% /divh3Major/Essential Functions/h3divulliMow, edge and trim turf areas, collect debris daily, weed planting beds, water trees, shrubs, flowers and turf areas, spread sand, remove snow and ice from walkways./liliAssist in installation and maintenance of signs, barricades, fences and irrigation systems, including digging lines, replacing heads and valves./liliPlants trees, shrubs, ground cover, using proper horticultural techniques. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge trimmers./liliEnforce parking rules and regulations on campus by issuing citations, immobilizing vehicles, overseeing vehicle impounds. Work special events./liliControl parking lot entrances. Set up cones, barricades, and other parking control devices to events. Collect and properly store such equipment post-event./liliPerform lot utilization and space inventory counts as required. Periodic maintenance of parking facilities including, cleaning, painting, etc./liliMust know and perform basic equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for radios, computers, printers, and all landscaping equipment./liliThis is an essential personnel position. You will need to be available for on call duty for emergency maintenance or to assist in campus preparation due to inclement weather or hazardous weather conditions./liliAssist building maintenance team with daily walk throughs of the facilities to identify any issues with building or building operation equipment and provide support on any maintenance projects when needed./liliAny other assigned duties./li/ul/divh3Grant Funded?/h3divNo /divh3Pay Basis/h3divHourly /divh3Work Location/h3divAmarillo/divh3Preferred Qualifications/h3divAbility to learn practices; materials; tools and machines used for propagating; growing and caring for lawns; shrubbery flowers and trees./divh3Department/h3divGrounds Maintenance /divh3Job Type/h3divFull Time /divh3Shift/h3divDay/divh3Required Qualifications/h3divHigh school or equivalent and three years work experience. Additional job related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.brbrThis position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience./divh3Does this position work in a research laboratory?/h3divNo /divh3Safety Information/h3divAdherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees./divh3Pay Statement/h3divCompensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan./divh3EEO Statement/h3divAll 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./divh3About the University/h3divEstablished 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. brAbout 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./divh3Job Family/h3divFacilities Operations/divh3Job Sub Family/h3divFacilities Maintenance/divh3Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/h3divulliAbility to learn practices; materials; tools and machines used for propagating; growing and caring for lawns; shrubbery flowers and trees./li/ul/divh3Hourly Pay Range/h3div$17.69 - $22.98 - $28.32/div/div