Class Description and Minimum Qualifications for D6D - Structural Trades

Class Description

Valid as of: July 1, 2018

This class series uses three levels in the Labor, Trades, and Crafts Occupational Group and describes trades work in the construction, maintenance, and alteration of structures, fixtures and other building equipment. The work involves a variety of tasks in the maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and systems associated with buildings. Work includes building, installing, repairing, renovating, demolishing, maintaining, finishing, and painting structures, structural parts, furnishings, locks, and associated building equipment. The work may be in several trades. It includes determining what needs to be done, determining the steps for completing assignments, estimating time and material requirements, and using a variety of hand and power tools. Some positions may require licensure or certification.

STRUCTURAL TRADES I D6D1XX

Concept of Class

This class describes the clearly defined level where positions follow established work procedures. Positions operate within standard guidelines and alternatives which are known and any deviation from such requires prior approval. Positions may assist a specific, full-operating trades position where work is limited to specific tasks with a detailed explanation of how the task is to be completed and it is subject to inspection while in progress and upon completion. Some assignments do not move beyond this
level.

Factors

Allocation must be based on meeting all of the three factors as described below.

Decision Making 

The decisions regularly made are at the defined level, as described here. Within limits prescribed by the operation, choices involve selecting alternatives that affect the manner and speed with which tasks are carried out. These choices do not affect the standards or results of the operation itself because there is typically only one correct way to carry out the operation. These alternatives include independent choice of such things as priority and personal preference for organizing and processing the work, proper tools or equipment, speed, and appropriate steps in the operation to apply. By nature, the data needed to make decisions can be numerous but are clear and understandable so logic is needed to apply the prescribed alternative. Positions can be taught what to do to carry out assignments and any deviation in the manner in which the work is performed does not change
the end result of the operation.

Complexity 

The nature of, and need for, analysis and judgment is prescribed, as described here. Positions apply established, standard guidelines which cover work situations and alternatives. Action taken is based on learned, specific guidelines that permit little deviation or change as the task is repeated. Any alternatives to choose from are clearly right or wrong at each step.

Line/Staff Authority 

The direct field of influence the work of a position has on the organization is as an individual contributor. The individual contributor may explain work processes and train others. The individual contributor may serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. This level
may include positions performing supervisory elements that do not fully meet the criteria for the next level in this factor.

STRUCTURAL TRADES II D6D2XX

Concept of Class

This class describes the full-operating level. Positions operate independently to perform the full range of tasks and determine solutions to the full range of problems. Judgment is used to select the most appropriate guidelines and adapt them to accomplish the tasks. Positions continually determine practical solutions to problems by applying specific processes, techniques, and methods. Position serve as a resource to others. Some assignments do not move beyond this level. This class differs from Structural Trades I on Decision Making and Complexity.

Factors

Allocation must be based on meeting all of the three factors as described below.

Decision Making 

The decisions regularly made are at the operational level, as described here. Within limits set by the specific process, choices involve deciding what operation is required to carry out the process. This includes determining how the operation will be completed. By nature, data needed to make decisions are numerous and variable so reasoning is needed to develop the practical course of action within the established process. Choices are within a range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices.

Complexity 

The nature of, and need for, analysis and judgment is patterned, as described here. Positions study information to determine what it means and how it fits together in order to get practical solutions. Guidelines exist for most situations. Judgment is needed in locating and selecting the most appropriate of these guidelines which may change for varying circumstances as the task is repeated. This selection and interpretation of guidelines involves choosing from alternatives where all are correct but one is better than another depending on the given circumstances of the situation.

Line/Staff Authority 

The direct field of influence the work of a position has on the organization is as an individual contributor. The individual contributor may explain work processes and train others. The individual contributor may serve as a resource or guide by advising others on how to use processes within a system or as a member of a collaborative problem-solving team. This level may include positions performing supervisory elements that do not fully meet the criteria for the next level in this factor.

STRUCTURAL TRADES III D6D3XX

Concept of Class

This class describes the supervisory level. The supervisor is responsible for a work unit including accountability for the use of equipment, space, and resources. Supervisors directly control the work of assigned staff and determine the work procedures for the unit. This class differs from Structural Trades II on Line/Staff Authority.

Factors

Allocation must be based on meeting all of the three factors as described below.

Decision Making 

The decisions regularly made are at the operational level, as described here. Within limits set by the specific process, choices involve deciding what operation is required to carry out the process. This includes determining how the operation will be completed. By nature, data needed to make decisions are numerous and variable so reasoning is needed to develop the practical course of action within the established process. Choices are within a range of specified, acceptable standards, alternatives, and technical practices.

Complexity 

The nature of, and need for, analysis and judgment is patterned, as described here. Positions study information to determine what it means and how it fits together in order to get practical solutions to problems. Guidelines exist for most situations. Judgment is needed in locating and selecting the most appropriate of these guidelines which may change for varying circumstances as the task is repeated. This selection and interpretation of guidelines involves choosing from alternatives where all are correct but one is better than another depending on the given circumstances of the situation.

Line/Staff Authority 

The direct field of influence the work of a position has on the organization is as a unit supervisor. The unit supervisor is accountable, including signature authority, for actions and decisions that directly impact pay, status, and tenure of three or more full-time equivalent positions. At least one of the subordinate positions must be in the same series or at a comparable conceptual level. The elements of formal supervision must include providing documentation to support recommended corrective and disciplinary actions, signing performance plans and appraisals, and resolving informal grievances. Positions start the hiring process, interview applicants, and recommend hire, promotion, or transfer.

Entrance Requirements

Minimum entry requirements and general competencies for classes in this series are contained in the State of Colorado Department of Personnel website. For purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the essential functions of specific positions are identified in the position description questionnaires and job analyses.

History of Changes Made to Class Description

The​ ​following​ ​is​ ​a​ ​summary​ ​of​ ​changes​ ​made​ ​to​ ​this​ ​class description.

July 1, 2018

Update the Class Code of D6D1TX to D6D1XX per administrative updates.

June 30, 2015

Updated and removed the purpose of contact.

Effective July 1, 1999

LTC consolidation study. General Building Trades Assistant (D2G1), Carpenter (D2A1-D2A2), Locksmith (D2H1), Maintenance Mechanic (D2I1-D2I2), and Painter (D2J1- D2J2) consolidated. Draft published 3/31/1999 and proposed 5/24/1999.

Effective September 1, 1993

Job Evaluation System Revision project. Published proposed 6/1/1993. General Building Trades Assistant (D2G1), Carpenter (D2A1-D2A2), Locksmith (D2H1), Maintenance Mechanic (D2I1-D2I2), and Painter (D2J1-D2J2).

Revised September 1, 1986

Changed class code, title, nature of work, entrance requirements, and pay differential on Maintenance Mechanic (A4802), Carpenter (A4812), Supervising Carpenter (A4814), Senior Maintenance Mechanic (A4804), Supervising Maintenance Mechanic (A4806), Welder (Non-Certified) (A4567), Upholsterer (A4818), Plasterer (A4822), Roofer (A4824), Locksmith (A4816), Painter (A4808), and Supervising Painter (A4810).

Revised July 1, 1984

Changed in-grade hire step on Carpenter (A4812), Senior Maintenance Mechanic (A4804), Upholsterer (A4818), Plasterer (A4822), Roofer (A4824), Locksmith (A4816), and Painter (A4808).

Revised March 1, 1977

Changed nature of work, grade, and step on Upholsterer (A4818).

Created January 1, 1975

Maintenance Mechanic (A4802), Carpenter (A4812), Supervising Carpenter (A4814), Senior Maintenance Mechanic (A4804), Supervising Maintenance Mechanic (A4806), Welder(Non-Certified) (A4567), Upholsterer (A4818), Plasterer (A4822), Roofer (A4824), Locksmith (A4816), Painter (A4808), and Supervising Painter (A4810).

Summary of Factor Ratings

Minimum Qualifications

Valid as of: November 6, 2023

This​ ​document​ ​includes​ ​the​ ​following​ ​levels:
 

STRUCTURAL TRADES I (D6D1XX)

Experience Only:

Two (2) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

STRUCTURAL TRADES II (D6D2XX)

Experience Only:

Four (4) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position

OR

Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to four (4) years.

STRUCTURAL TRADES III (D6D3XX)

Experience Only:

Six (6) years of relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned to this position 

OR

Education and Experience: 

A combination of related education, formalized apprenticeship program, and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six (6) years.

History of Changes Made to Minimum Qualification

The​ ​following​ ​is​ ​a​ ​summary​ ​of​ ​changes​ ​made​ ​to​ ​this​ ​minimum​ ​qualification.

Nov. 6, 2023 (Whole Document)

• New format (updating to adhere to accessibility standards)
• Updated minimum qualifications to align with the Skills-based Hiring initiative

July 1, 2018 (D6D1TX changed to D6D1XX)

Review and correction of the classification codes to align with the 2018-19 pay plan and compensation grades approved by the CHRO.

Oct. 30, 2017 (Whole Document)

Made grammatical changes.

Aug. 1, 2017 (Whole Document)

• Part of the 2017 MQ Project
• New format
• Standardized language and made the substitution statements consistent with a year-for-year methodology
• Language referring to “demonstrated proficiency on position competencies” was removed