Compensation

Sheet Metal Mechanic Lead

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

18867 (NE S WFSE Trades)
22859 (NE H NI WFSE 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

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.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

01/03/1973: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion