**39712BR** **Extended Job Title:** Tradesperson - Steam Systems **Position Description:** Safely performs journeyperson level tasks in the fabrication, construction, maintenance, alteration and repair of fixtures, equipment, structures, buildings, and built-in components for Texas Tech facilities. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. **Requisition ID:** 39712BR **Travel Required:** Up to 25% **Major/Essential Functions:** + Performs component replacement/repairs for steam & condensate components & the associated distribution network. Repairs or fabricates equipment such as: steam traps, piping, etc. + Performs preventive and predictive maintenance for tunnel steam, condensate, air, and water distribution systems to include all aspects of service, renovation, and testing of components. Provides repairs for less than satisfactory systems. + Must safely perform skilled work and understand the theory and application of high pressure and temperature steam systems and their relationship to the function of the process involved. General knowledge & ability to safely perform inspection and repairs of steam traps, valves, and distribution network components. + Must have the ability to perform tasks in a subterranean tunnel system and/or confined work environment. **Grant Funded?:** No **Minimum Hire Rate:** Compensation will be based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and defined years of experience to align with the appropriate career levels for the Tradesperson specialty in the Operations Division Facilities Maintenance Career Plan. **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Work Location:** Lubbock **Preferred Qualifications:** Working knowledge of operation and safe use of all power & hand tools/equipment to complete daily tasks. Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical problems. Effective communication skills. **Department:** Ops Div Facilities Maintenance **Job Type:** Full Time **Job Group:** Skilled Crafts **Shift:** Day **Required Qualifications:** Proficiency in written and mathematical skills as may be reflected in the completion of high school or equivalent. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to operate motor vehicles. **Does this position work in a research laboratory?:** No **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.