Classification Description

University of Michigan
Issued: 07/23/00 Classification Code
# 73159
Supersedes: 02/18/86 FLSA NE

TITLE: APPRENTICE PIPECOVERER GRADE: A6

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
As an apprentice, 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
As an apprentice, perform the following duties:
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
Supervision is received from a designated official.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school.

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.