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NASSAU COUNTYTitle:CORRECTIONAL CENTER MAINTENANCE WELDER
Code:470118 WFS
CLASS SPECIFICATIONPage:1 of 2

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs skilled work in the use of welding equipment to install, maintain and repair piping, metal equipment, gates, cells and fixtures in the Nassau County Correctional Center; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, the duties require the use of judgment and skill, and the work is reviewed for quality, accuracy, and completeness; position also requires sound judgment in maintaining institutional security.

TYPICAL DUTIES
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1.Operates a variety of welding equipment in making repairs to various metal equipment, piping fixtures and building components, including cells, gates, bars, doors, fencing, generators, motors and a variety of other physical plant equipment.
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2.Trouble shoots, locates and corrects, or constructs items that require welding.
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3.Maintains and makes minor repairs to welding equipment.
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4.Supervises and instructs assigned inmates.
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5.Inspects inmates for contraband, and maintains security precautions at all times.
6.Makes work time estimates, and maintains simple records.
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7.Inspects completed work for accuracy and completeness.
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8.Participates in the performance of a variety of routine and emergency nonwelding maintenance and repair tasks, as required.
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9.Performs duties as Correction Officer on a temporary basis, at the discretion of the Sheriff or his designated officer, as required.

*ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
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Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment used in the welding trade.
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Knowledge of industry standards, codes and regulations regarding welding.
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Skill in the care and use of welding tools and equipment.
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Ability to perform a wide variety of welding tasks in the repair of machinery, equipment and fixtures.
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Ability to supervise and instruct inmates and to maintain security precautions.
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Ability to work from and interpret technical sketches and blueprints and to make work time estimates.
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Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations.
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Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain records.
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Ability to learn the use and care of firearms.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.
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Title:CORRECTIONAL CENTER MAINTENANCE WELDER
Code:470118 WFS
Page:2 of 2


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience
1.Completion of vocational school training
and
Four years of satisfactory experience in the welding trade;
or
2.Six years of satisfactory experience in the welding trade.

Necessary Special Requirement
Candidates for this title cannot be approved until they have satisfactory Civil Service medical and psychological reports.


8/30/05
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