Lubbock

36059BR

Museum

Position Description

Performs skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects. Work is performed under general guidelines using established procedures and evaluated on results obtained. May supervise subordinate employees.

About the Department and/or College

The Museum is committed to serving our diverse community, through a range of exhibitions and public programming.

Major/Essential Functions

Position is responsible for heritage management operations at the Lubbock Lake Landmark, a 336-acre archaeological and natural history preserve that is a unit of the Museum of Texas Tech University. Employee performs skilled mechanical and/or analytical duties in the coordination and completion of projects. Employee performs under general guidelines using established procedures and is evaluated on results obtained. Involves work in all types of weather in compliance with the principles of heritage management. Requires the use of light equipment including chainsaws and lawn maintenance equipment. Requires the use of heavy equipment such as tractors and skidsteers. Duties will include a variety of land management activities such as clearing brush and trees and some construction. Position may require a variety of activities that support other functions at the Landmark including public programming and research. Applicant may be asked to supervise student assistants, community service workers and interact with the public. Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Site Operations, Historic Maintenance Supervisor, or Director, Lubbock Lake Landmark.

Required Qualifications

High school or equivalent and four years experience. Additional job related education may substitute for required experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience using heavy equipment, and/or construction and building experience. Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline.

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

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

16.43

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

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Operatives

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.