UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Specification for Class
FLOORLAYER
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
8838 (WFSE Skilled Trades)
DEFINITION
Perform journey - level floorlaying or floorcovering work.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in this class perform journey - level work in applying a variety of decorative and functional covering to floors, walls, and countertops.
TYPICAL WORK
Scrape, chip, and clean surfaces to prepare for installation of covering;
Apply adhesives, pastes, and grouts;
Lay tile, linoleum, and rubber cove base;
Remove, repair, and replace damaged, loose, and broken asphalt, asbestos, vinyl, and rubber tile; repair and replace rubber cove base;
Lay carpet; measure and cut padding and carpet to size; sew, trim, and tack in place;
Operate power carpet stretcher, electric hammer and drill; use chisel, knife, carpet shears, needle and thread;
Inspect surfaces for damages; estimate time and materials for repair;
Drive service vehicle;
May repair and replace ceramic counter tops;
May repair and grout ceramic tile in bathrooms and shower stalls;
May perform work in other trades;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified
Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a floorlayer or carpetlayer; OR full journey status as a floorlayer or carpetlayer in a union; OR four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.
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: 3-15-74
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05