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Senior Service Worker - Athletics (4 Openings)

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TXFull-time / Per Diem$17.25/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$17.25/hr
Location
Lubbock, TX
Schedule
Full-time / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid U.S. Driver License

Job overview

The Senior Service Worker supports Texas Tech Athletics through plumbing, maintenance, painting, grounds work, moving equipment, and facility preparation for athletic events. The role also supervises maintenance staff during events and coordinates with coaching and support staff. Work schedules vary and may include nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PlumbingMaintenancePaintingGrounds MaintenanceEquipment MovingAthletic Facility PreparationCommunicationFollowing InstructionsTask EfficiencyCustodial PracticesMechanical Knowledge

Qualifications

Two Years Work ExperienceValid U.S. Driver LicenseTwo Years Driving ExperienceAthletic Facilities Experience

Full job description

46704BR

Position Description:

Performs duties in the areas of warehousing, moving, delivery and general maintenance.

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.

About the Department and/or College:

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with various populations and demonstrated alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions:

  • Perform plumbing duties as directed by the supervisor.

  • Provide supervision over maintenance staff during athletic events.

  • Perform maintenance duties at all athletic facilities.

  • Prepare competition fields, stadiums, and athletic facilities for Big 12 and NCAA events.

  • Communicate with athletic coaching staff and support staff for all sports.

  • Perform painting preparation and painting duties.

  • Provide manual labor for various jobs in the Athletics Department, including but not limited to:

    1. Repairs and maintenance;
    1. Grounds maintenance;
    1. Moving equipment.
  • Provide facility supervision for special events and practices at all athletic facilities.

  • Performs other duties as required.

  • Comply with all NCAA, Big 12, and Texas Tech University rules, regulations, and policies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications:

Two years work experience is required.

This position requires eligibility to drive TTU vehicles, including a valid U.S. driver license and two years of driving experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in athletic facilities.

  • Experience with painting and surface preparation.

  • Knowledge of commonplace custodial practices.

  • Mechanical knowledge.

  • Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently.

  • Ability to work in challenging conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme heat.

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

Required Attachments:

Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Pay Basis:

Hourly

Job Family:

Athletics

Job Sub Family:

Athletics

Minimum Hire Rate:

$17.25 per hour

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.

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Shift:

Other

Schedule Details:

Work Schedule Varies - On Call

Grant Funded?:

No

Air Force Specialty Code:

2G0X1

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code:

51C, 90A

Marine Military Occupational Specialty Code:

0400, 0402

Navy Enlisted Classification Code:

2899

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,327 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.25/hr
  • Texas median$33–38/hr41 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–30/hr500 hourly ranges

This rate, $17.25/hr, is 52% below the Texas median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Facilities Maintenance hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 134 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in Texas and 1,327 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (843 postings).
Education
27 of the 1,327 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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