Class Code: 08039
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES ENTERPRISE
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERER
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs journey level work
in the repair or rebuilding of upholstered furniture in a state institution or
agency; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies listed are for
illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis for
position classification decisions.
Glues, bolts or otherwise fastens or
re-fastens furniture components.
Operates a wide variety of power and hand
tools, such as lathes, band or table saws, sanders, drill press, rasps, chisels
and planes, etc.
Rebuilds, repairs or replaces broken or
damaged furniture components, such as legs, back rests, and support braces.
Prepares items of furniture for
upholstering by re-tying or replacing springs, repadding arm and backrests or
seats.
Upholsters furniture by cutting, sewing
and fitting materials of fabric, leather or plastic; glues tacks, staples or
otherwise attaches fringe, tape, binding or other trim materials.
Finishes or refinishes wooden furniture
parts by painting or varnishing as a part of an upholstery job.
Makes time and material estimates needed
to repair or upholster furniture, recommends the quantity and quality of
materials to meet specific job requirements.
Makes recommendations regarding the
purchase of supplies and equipment for the repair shop.
Knowledge of the capabilities and
characteristics of materials and the methods and techniques used in
upholstering and repairing furniture.
Knowledge of the various power and hand
tools required in upholstery work.
Ability to estimate material and time
requirements for specific upholstery jobs.
Ability to lay out and execute a journey
level upholstery job.
Ability to perform work which requires
considerable physical effort.
Ability to understand and interpret oral and written
instructions.
Skill in the use of power and hand tools.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention
to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Makes an effort to follow policy and
cooperate with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups
effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the
information. Listens to others and
responds appropriately.
The equivalent of two years of full-time
experience in repairing and upholstering furniture;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience,
substituting the completion of an approved course in upholstering for one year
of the required experience;
OR
an
equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the completion
of an approved apprenticeship program for one year of the required experience.
Effective
Date: 11/28/80 CP