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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

CARPENTER LEAD

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

8826 (WFSE Skilled Trades)

DEFINITION

Lead and work with carpenters to perform journey-level carpentry work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are distinguished by responsibility to lead journey carpenters on a project or at a job location, to instruct other assigned workers, to correct and specify methods, and to perform skilled carpentry repair and fabrication work.

TYPICAL WORK

Perform all duties of a carpenter;

Lead assigned personnel in the performance of work;

Assure adherence to safety rules and precautions by assigned personnel;

Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations and repairs;

Develop methods and procedures followed by assigned personnel;

Perform alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings, facilities and equipment;

May perform work in other trades;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified

One year, full-time experience as a journey carpenter or equivalent trade skill. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Examination Requirements:

A job element examination (including written, E & T and oral components) scored on the basis of job related experience, training, skill, ability and other elements which are established through job analysis.

New Class: 5331
Revise Code: 12-14-73
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05