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Step 1: 
$3085
Step 2: 
$3218
Step 3: 
$3344
Step 4: 
$3492
Step 5: 
$3640
Step 6: 
$3806
Step 7: 
$3984
Step 8: 
$4176
Step 9: 
$4374
Step 10: 
$4583
Class Number: 
4121

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS


The TRADES/MAINTENANCE WORKER 2 performs skilled and semiskilled
work in any of several trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting, building maintenance, and automotive repair
and maintenance. The work is usually performed independently without direct guidance of a skilled tradesperson.



DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the second level of a two-level series. It is distinguished
from the lower level by responsibility for performing tasks independently without guidance of a skilled tradesperson.
At this level employees are expected to determine the best methods and sequence of tasks to accomplish assigned
duties efficiently and effectively. Employees in this class may assist a variety of journey level tradespeople
and may be considered a jack-of-all-trades.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Examples of duties and responsibilities, listed below, are typical
of those assigned to the class. It is not intended to be exclusive. It is intended to describe the level of work
performed regardless of the trade area being assisted. For all tasks listed employees in this class receive general
instructions which may contain only desired results. The employee determines methods and sequence of tasks to accomplish
the assignment.


Allocation of positions to this class will depend on the total
work performed which may include one or a combination of the duties or tasks listed below.


  1. Plumbing Activities.
    Typical tasks: installs new plumbing including pipes, drains, tubs, faucets, and other plumbing fixtures and equipment;
    makes repairs on old plumbing such as replacing breaks and renewing washers and valves; cleans and opens drains
    and other water lines.
  2. Carpentry Activities.
    Typical tasks: performs general maintenance and construction work such as building fences, repairing barns and
    similar structures; installs shelves; hangs doors; frames walls; uses power tools such as drill presses and radial
    arm saws.
  3. Painting Activities.
    Typical tasks: cleans surfaces to be painted by use of scrapers and dusters, mixes and applies paints to surfaces
    such as walls, beams, and girders; mixes and applies plaster.
  4. Electrical Activities.
    Typical tasks: installs, alteration, maintenance, and repair of wiring systems and electrical fixtures and equipment;
    replaces fuses; assists in stringing wires; replaces bulbs and globes.
  5. Mechanical Repair Activities.
    Typical tasks: services vehicles by checking and changing oil, grease, and coolants; replaces minor components
    such as batteries, headlights, and mufflers; changes, repairs, and balances tires, may perform minor tune-ups;
    makes repairs to small motors such as lawnmowers, water pumps, sewing machines, and fans; may perform maintenance
    and repair of larger equipment such as refrigeration systems.
  6. Miscellaneous Activities.
    Typical tasks: performs various other journey level trades work such asin installing and repairing steampipes,
    valves, fittings, stovepipes, grates, chimney caps, cafe equipment, and other sheetmetal articles; uses tools and
    equipment of various trades such as pipecutters, saws, drills, planes, sanders, shears, and acetylene and heliarc
    welding equipment; drives truck to run errands and deliver supplies; may coordinate work of lower level employees,
    students and other helpers; coordinates preventive maintenance program through scheduled inspection and servicing
    of equipment and facilities; reads and works from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches as needed to complete
    assigned tasks.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

Employees in this class have regular, in-person, contact with
agency staff and clients in order to minimize disruption of work unit. They also have regular, in-person contact
with members of other trades in order to prioritize and coordinate work assignments.



SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Employees in this class receive general supervision from the
unit supervisor or other administrative superior. Work is assigned verbally or through written work orders. Work
is reviewed upon completion for quality, timeliness, and compliance to fire codes, building codes, and agency regulations,
policies, and guidelines. Employees in this class exercise independence in judgment and action to complete assigned
tasks.



GENERAL INFORMATION

Positions are found in central and remote locations throughout
State government (e.g., general government agencies, human or natural resource agencies, correctional, mental health,
or higher education institutions, hospitals, etc.). They require the willingness to work within the environment
associated with the position's location. They require the willingness to work in inclement weather. They require
the willingness to walk, stand, and work while bending and stooping for extended periods. They require the willingness
to work from ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations such as on roofs. They require the willingness
to work in an environment containing dust, odor, and high levels of noise. They require the willingness to lift
and carry heavy objects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three
    years of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the
    following trade areas:  carpentry,
    electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and welding.

NOTE: 
Some positions may require licensure or certification in a specific trade
area.