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UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

18870 (NE S WFSE Trades)
\n22862 (NE H NI WFSE Trades)<\/p>\n

DEFINITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform semi-skilled work in the institution’s building maintenance and alterations program.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Positions in this class are distinguished by responsibility for assignment to a specific shop to work under and assist journey-craft tradesworkers in performance of semi-skilled work assignments.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

General (Common to all Trades Helpers)<\/p>\n

Clean up, service and operate a variety of hand and power tools;<\/p>\n

Assist journey tradesworkers in performance of maintenance and alterations work assignments;<\/p>\n

Have knowledge of common materials used by the trade; obtain, prepare and deliver materials to the job site for installation by journeyworkers;<\/p>\n

Assist in shop office routines, including material storage and record keeping;<\/p>\n

Set up and work from a variety of ladders and scaffolding;<\/p>\n

Clean up and maintain shop areas, work sites and storage areas;<\/p>\n

Sheet Metal Work<\/p>\n

Assist roofing crews, operate tar pot, handle and place roofing materials;<\/p>\n

Use common shop instruments, including rules and micrometers;<\/p>\n

Cut, grind and polish sheet metal materials;<\/p>\n

Operate power shop equipment including drill press and punch press;<\/p>\n

Operate the sand blaster;<\/p>\n

Make minor assemblies of pre-formed sheet metal components including installation of fasteners;<\/p>\n

Carpenter Work<\/p>\n

Receive, stack and select lumber materials for use by journeyworkers;<\/p>\n

Operate a fork-lift truck;<\/p>\n

Cut lumber to length with power saw;<\/p>\n

Perform simple fabrication work, such as nailing forms, benches, flats, and installation of fasteners;<\/p>\n

Assist journey carpenters on maintenance and alterations projects, including nailing plasterboard, driving stakes, assembling stud walls, maintenance and installation of doors and closers;<\/p>\n

Operate shop equipment, including saws, sanders and drills;<\/p>\n

Clean and remove nails from lumber;<\/p>\n

Assist in installation of shades, drapes and other window coverings.<\/p>\n

Paint Work<\/p>\n

Order a wide variety of paint materials and equipment used by journey painters;<\/p>\n

Maintain receiving, staging and storage of paint materials for issue to journeyworkers for projects and maintenance work;<\/p>\n

Clean, service and adjust paint shop equipment such as tools, brushes;<\/p>\n

Assist journeyworkers in tree fireproofing;<\/p>\n

Mix colors and prepare paint materials for use by journeyworkers;<\/p>\n

Assist journeyworkers in other painting projects as assigned;<\/p>\n

Electrical Work<\/p>\n

Replace incandescent lamps and fluorescent tubes in a wide variety of lighting fixtures throughout the campus;<\/p>\n

Assist journey electricians in pulling wire, hanging fixtures, cutting and threading conduit;<\/p>\n

Take electrical meter readings;<\/p>\n

Clean up and wash light fixtures;<\/p>\n

Cut and prepare metal shapes for use in hanging electrical devices;<\/p>\n

Operate hand and portable tools, including drill motors, metal cutting equipment and power hammer;<\/p>\n

Plumbing and Pipefitting Work<\/p>\n

Operate portable and shop power equipment including drills, tapping machines, air compressors, pumps and grinders;<\/p>\n

Assist journey plumbers and pipefitters in cutting and threading pipe, making up pipe joints; repair of valves, pneumatic controls and refrigeration equipment; and installation of equipment;<\/p>\n

Assist in cutting and patching building structures for installation or removal of piping;<\/p>\n

Assist journey pipefitters and refrigeration mechanics in testing and adjusting flow rates, temperatures, air quantities, pressures in ventilation, refrigeration and water systems;<\/p>\n

Read and operate a variety of testing equipment;<\/p>\n

Assist journeyworkers in maintaining drainage and waste piping including use of hand-power operated pipe cleaning equipment;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

High School graduation or GED Certificate; AND six months’ general work experience requiring use of trades tools at the unskilled level. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

07\/12\/1973: New Class
\n07\/02\/1990: Revise MQ
\n06\/01\/2005: CSR Class Conversion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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