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Unit Manager - Building Manager
Position Description Manages a unit within a department. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the unit. Represents the unit to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff. 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
- Maintains a close working relationship with student workers to plan, implement and supervise activites in the School of Music and in Collaboration with Buddy Holly Hall. Coordinates with faculty on planning for off-site concerts including the arrangement and provision of transport of the equipment including setup and take down. This includes performance at Buddy Holly Hall.
- Build and maintain a strong working relationship with various departments in the Physical Plant. Initiates work and project requests and ensures the buidling is maintained and visibly presentable to all. Provides quick responses to building repair issues. Also holds the various departments accountable for timely completion of various requests and projects. Responsible for the overall maintenance of the School of Music building.
- Oversees and directs external maintenance personnel and workers and engages in equipment installation, facilites, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Responsible for the overall inventory, staging, and maintenance of School of Music instruments.
- Manages the checkout and returns of musical instruments.
- Builds prefabricated furniture for the department, changes light bulbs, maintains instrument storage area, assists with moving furniture and pianos, repairs student lockers, and initiates pickup for surplus items.
- Provides A/V support in classrooms as needed.
- Procures supplies, equipment, and services necessary to carry out day-to-day operations, maintenance, and repair.
- Proactively suggests improvement with the provision of detailed plans to better workplace facilities. Responds to faculty, staff, and student building and equipment needs by analyzing and resolving problems.
- Supervising student assistants with projects in the building.
Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree plus three years supervisory experience; OR a combination of education and/or supervisory experience to equal seven years. Preferred Qualifications
- Previous building management experience preferred.
- Successful experience in supervising others. Knowledge of music instrument types, care and standard maintenance.
- Demonstrates willingness to work within an established organizational structures and organizational procedures, and policies.
- Ability to demonstrate good judgement in determining priorities and organizing operations.
- Ability to stay clam under stressful situations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to adapt to change quickly.
- Microsoft office experience preferred.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Occasional Duties
- Serves EHS and Space Use committee. Ensures that the SoM action plan is kept up to date.
- Monitor surveillance system and problem-solve when necessary. Instrumental in keeping University and personal property secure. Ensures the building is safe and secure for students, faculty, staff, and guests.
- Provides after-hours on-call support for School of Music building needs and performance needs.
Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV 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. Schedule Details Flex schedule may be needed during peek periods. Job Group Senior Other Administrative 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. |
Texas Tech University
Jun 27, 2025