Issued:	07/23/00	Classification Code # 73158
Supersedes:	04/23/74	FLSA NE

TITLE:

PIPECOVERER

GRADE:

T6

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To cover boilers, pipes, tanks, ducts and refrigeration units with insulating materials to reduce heat transfer, prevent moisture condensation and deaden sound.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Spread cement, magnesium oxide, mastic asbestos or similar adhesive-insulating material on pipe or equivalent surface. Measure and cut solid insulating material and covering, using rule, hacksaw, power saw and shears. Fit insulating materials and covering around pipe or equipment and secure them using wire, twine, staples, metal bands and hand tools. Spread cement over insulating materials to protect them and provide a smooth finish. Clean pipe or equipment to be insulated with cloth or brush. Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, sketches and job specifications. Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives supervision from a designated official.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervisory responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school. Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment, and materials used in the insulation of pipes and equipment. Considerable experience in the insulation of pipes and equipment. Reasonable physical strength and dexterity. Ability to observe safety precautions in the operation of power equipment. Ability to work from ladders and scaffolding.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.