Inspector

Lubbock

Inspector

42164BR

Planning & Design

Position Description

Performs inspections using technical drawings and specifications in all phases of construction with regard to quality, quantity of materials, installation methods used and conformity to specifications and recognized industry standards.

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.

Major / Essential Functions

• VEHICLE MAINTENANCE : Maintains documents for assigned vehicle relating to daily mileage, fuel requirements and quarterly maintenance.
• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT : Seek and attend training opportunities to keep up to date with latest available technologies, building codes, life safety codes, construction techniques and energy and natural resource conversation.
• TECHNICAL SUPPORT : Makes decisions on technical, administrative and management problems identified by periodic inspections of construction projects and coordinates with the appropriate project manager for compliance with the contract documents.
• INSPECTIONS : Conducts routing on site inspection of work in progress to determine compliance with contract documents, quality of work & materials. Reports contract deficiencies to the project manager. Maintains a daily log of site activities for construction projects. Ensures site safety compliance. Assist department with site utility locates and shutdowns and other duties.
• GENERAL : Supports the customer service philosophy of Texas Tech University. Complies with university and Operations Division policies, procedures and work rules. Complies with all attendance polices and guidelines.
• QUALITY CONTROL : Maintains project record files for projects under construction. Includes review of submittals, as-built mark up of drawings and specifications to ensure they represent what is actually completed in the field.

Required Qualifications

Completion of high school or equivalent plus six years related journeyperson level experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

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

17.77

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

Occasional-As needed overtime

Grant Funded?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

32E1A, 32E3A

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

120A

Navy Enlisted Classification Code

510, 653, 753

EEO Statement

All 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.