Class Concept
Positions perform skilled work and specialize in at least one trade in connection with the maintenance, repair and/or construction of buildings and facilities and related equipment and machinery. Positions function at the journey level in a skilled trade such as carpentry, cabinet making, roofing, painting, or other trades that are less technical and complex. Positions may also perform work at or near the journey level in more technical trades including electrical, plumbing, masonry, heating and air, or similar specializations. Work assignments are moderately complex in nature. Positions assist higher level trades specialists in the completion of non-routine and complex projects. Work is performed independently, but positions often refer unusual work problems to a supervisor for consideration and final determination. Work may involve providing technical guidance to other positions engaged in semiskilled or unskilled work. Work is subject to review while in progress and upon completion is given final review to determine compliance with work orders and adherence to established maintenance, repair and/or construction standards.
Some positions in this classification perform skilled work in one moderately complex or complex trade not recognized as a separate classification. Positions perform a wide variety of tasks ranging from moderate to the most complex and may act as lead worker to instruct, train and supervise lower level tradesperson. Work assignments are received orally or in the form of written job orders. Work is usually performed independently in assigned tasks in accordance with standard trade practices. Unusual work problems are referred to a supervisor for consideration and final determination. Work is reviewed through personal inspection and is evaluated for the effective and efficient utilization of materials, equipment and labor, and for compliance with instructions and work orders.
