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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Specification for Class

PL/PIPE/STEAM TR TRE

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

8857 (WFSE Skilled Trades)

DEFINITION

Perform semi-skilled work of graduated complexity pertinent to the pipefitter/steamfitter journey class under "training" in the college or university's building maintenance and alterations program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in this class are distinguished by assignment as a trade trainee for the pipefitter/steamfitter journey class receiving on-the-job and academic training to achieve journey status.

TYPICAL WORK

Under guidance of a journeyworker, perform various maintenance and alteration duties, with special emphasis on those duties required to complete the specific on-the-job pipefitter/steamfitter trades training program;

Obtain, prepare, and deliver 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 pipefitter/steamfitter trades training program requirements;

Complete related academic training which will consist of designated trades schools and/or correspondence courses as available and applicable to the pipefitter/steamfitter journey class;

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 6 months' experience as a maintenance aide or equivalent. 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: 1-3-73
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05