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Control Operator Trainee
Position Description: Entry-level Operation position, Operating Controls. This position is reserved for the use of an Operations department only.
Major/Essential Functions: • Monitor environmental control equipment, building automation systems, energy conservation programs, and property/life safety alarms for Texas Tech University facilities. • Conduct data acquisition and prepare reports for department maintenance management programs. • Serve as the main point of contact for campus customers reporting facility issues or requesting assistance during emergencies. • Coordinate heating and air conditioning equipment schedules with facility usage to optimize energy conservation. • Assist environmental systems maintenance technicians in troubleshooting computerized field unit energy management panel program discrepancies and HVAC equipment configuration errors.
Preferred Qualifications: • Experience as an emergency dispatcher or in a call center. • Previous experience in an office environment. • Previous experience in customer service. • Basic understanding of HVAC systems.
Required Qualifications: High School or equivalent with 1 year work experience.
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.
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.
About the University: Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.