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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

SHEET METAL MECHANIC LEAD

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

8867 (WFSE Skilled Trades)

DEFINITION

Lead and work with sheet metal mechanics to perform journey-level sheet metal work.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are distinguished by the responsibility to assign and lead work at a project or job location, to instruct other journey sheet metal workers, to correct and specify methods, and to perform skilled sheet metal repair and fabrication work.

TYPICAL WORK

Perform all duties of a sheet metal mechanic;

Lead assigned personnel in the performance of work;

Assure adherence to safety rules and precautions by assigned personnel;

Develop preliminary cost estimates for construction, installation, and repair;

Develop methods and procedures followed by assigned personnel;

May perform work in other trades;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified

One year, full-time experience as a journey sheet metal mechanic, 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: 1-3-73
Revise MQ: 7-2-90
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05