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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

MOTOR EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TRADE TRAINEE

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

8850 (WFSE Skilled Trades)

BASIC FUNCTION

Perform semi-skilled work of graduated complexity in the repair and service of automobiles, motorized farm equipment and heavy construction equipment in the institution's on-the-job automotive mechanic trades training program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

As a trade trainee for the motorized equipment mechanic journey class receive on-the-job and academic training to achieve journey status.

TYPICAL WORK

Under guidance of a journeyworker, perform various maintenance and repair duties, with special emphasis on those duties required to complete the specific on-the-job automotive mechanic trades training program;

Obtain, prepare, and distribute materials to the job site and assist in assembly and installation;

Clean up and maintain shop areas, work sites, and storage areas;

Complete on-the-job motorized equipment mechanic trades training program and related academic training;

Perform related duties and functions as specified in approved trades training program;

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified

High school graduation or equivalent; OR six months of experience as a Maintenance Aide, or equivalent.

New Class: 12-14-73
Revise Code, Title & Class: 1-15-76
Revise Class: 3-21-88
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05