Job Title:
Automotive Upholsterer II

Location:
Suitland, MD, US

Organization Name:
Central Garage Services

Department Description:

Performs supervisory and skilled work in the repair, designing and replacing of upholstery and harnesses in a variety of school buses and Board of Education vehicles. An employee in this class is responsible for supervising a Journeyman Automotive Upholsterer I in the repair and replacing of upholstery. Work involves independent judgment in assigning duties, and selection repair methods to meet job requirements. Assignments are received orally and in written form and the work is done independently under the supervision of the Automotive Maintenance Foreman I of the Central Garage.

Brief Description:

This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position - Pay Table 200 - Grade 18

Hourly Range: $22.28 - $43.51 (external candidates may not be placed above Step 6 $29.47 due to contractual requirements)

CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2019

Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Designs patterns for school bus seats, backs, and seat rail pads;

Cuts out and sews from designed patterns upholstery material for seats and backs of buses and other Board of Education vehicles;

Replaces upholstery on school buses and vehicles by taking off damaged covers, repairing metal frames seat springs and adjusting seat mechanisms, if necessary, and installing new ones;

Cuts out, sews and installs crash pads, foam rubber for crash pads, gussets, door hinge covers, and seat belt replacement;

Designs, manufactures and installs custom fit harnesses and restraints for individual handicapped children;

Modifies bus seats to accommodate special harnesses, restraints and seat belts;

Modifies tot seats to prevent children from sliding out;

Repairs and reupholsters office furniture;

Makes minor repairs to sewing machines and performs preventive maintenance;

Keeps records and fills out work orders;

Supervises and trains Automotive Upholsterer I and seasonal workers;

May assist Automotive Glass Technician in cutting and installing windshields and other glass; and

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Thorough knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools and practices of the trade;

Thorough knowledge of the procedures used in the designing and cutting of patterns, and the sewing and repairing of variety of fabric items;

Good knowledge of the quality and characteristics of a variety of fabrics;

Ability to plan and lay out work for self and others;

Skill in care and use of special tools of the trade; ability to modify or develop new design patterns;

Good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions;

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;

Ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations; and

Ability to make accurate time and material estimates and to keep records pertaining to work; and must be in good physical condition for working in inclement weather and other conditions related to outside night work.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a high school diploma or GED with considerable experience in upholstery trade supplemented by completion of a recognized apprenticeship in the trade; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise Journeyman Automotive Upholsterer I.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Details:

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

How To Apply:

To submit an application online select apply.

Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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