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Maintenance Welder

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Maintenance Welder CODE: 8930 SQ/OQ: Senior Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Maintenance Welder GRADE: 15 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, performs skilled welding in the cutting, repairing, and constructing of metal fixtures and components. This is highly skilled and specialized work requiring a knowledge of metal qualities and general building construction practices. Employees in this class perform a variety of welding tasks at maintenance and construction sites or in a maintenance shop. Assignments are received in the form of blueprints, sketches, job tickets, or verbal instructions, and incumbents exercise judgment in the metals to be used and general methods of work. Employees in this class may supervise the work of general maintenance workers on special projects. Nature of work requires strict adherence to prescribed safety standards of the trade
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials, methods, and standard practices of the welding trade; considerable knowledge of the properties of various ferrous and nonferrous metals in relation to welding and brazing, such as their reaction to heat and fusing qualities; considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards of the trade and of appropriate precautionary measures. Ability to work from blueprints, sketches and manuals; ability to lay out welding work and to make simple estimates of material requirements. Skill in the use and care of welding equipment, both acetylene and electric. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: High School or GED diploma required. Completion of recognized apprenticeship training in the trade and varied and responsible experience as a maintenance welder. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Maryland Class D driver's license or equivalent.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Ability to lift and move heavy objects, work in cramped/tiring positions, work overhead, and wear the required protective clothing and equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Employees in this classification are considered emergency personnel and are frequently required to report to work during inclement weather and other emergencies. Required to wear personal protective equipment as required.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: Yes

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assembles metals preparatory to welding.

2. Preheats, cleans, lays out, cuts, and fits material for welding.

3. Welds sections of pipes and fittings, truck frames, brackets, boilers, beams, and structural members.

4. Repairs and fabricates fixtures for playgrounds and athletic fields.

5. Repairs and welds desks, chairs.

6. Fabricates ornamental ironwork and does other combination welding; brazes various nonferrous metals.

7. Hardfaces grader blades and other parts requiring a high degree of hardness.

8. Sets up, regulates, maintains, and makes minor repairs on welding equipment, both acetylene and electric.

9. Performs related work as required.
Class Established: 1/70
Date(s) Revised: 1/86, 7/92, 7/01, 7/08, 10/14
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.