Bock Consulting. Job Analysis

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1 Job Analysis Job Title Sign Painter Marine Maintenance Worker DOT Number Claim Number Employer Port of Seattle Employer Phone # (206) Employer Contact Skip Himes Date of Analysis Job of Injury Previous Job New Job 8 Hours Per Day 5 Days Per Week Job Description, Essential Functions, Tasks and Skills: The Port of Seattle is a municipal corporation created on September 5, 1911 by the voters of King County. The Port of Seattle is divided into operating divisions, plus other departments that support the divisions and the broad mission of the Port: 1) Aviation Division, 2) Capital Development Division, 3) Real Estate Division (which is the home division of Marine Maintenance), and 4) Seaport Division. The Seaport and Real Estate Divisions own and operate approximately 1,200 acres of moorage, cargo-related, and cruise ship facilities. The Real Estate Division employs a maintenance staff, which is responsible for tasks such as facility upkeep, pier and moorage system repair, utility maintenance, and parks maintenance. The Sign Shop is part of Marine Maintenance. This job analysis is for an individual working as a Sign Painter for Marine Maintenance. Essential Functions: Workers in this position perform all sign paintingrelated tasks required by the Seaport and Real Estate Divisions. This may include creating, painting, and installing signs, decals and other graphics from large banners to posters, to traffic signs, to identification stickers on vehicles, to small stickers and decals on tools. Examples of Tasks assigned to the Sign Painters: Meet/connect with Crew Chief on a daily basis. Receive and or review written or oral instructions about assigned work tasks. Request supplies and or materials needed for projects.

2 Page 2 of 11 Prepare and or review job hazard analysis, as needed. Prepare and or review job plans and supporting documentation, as needed. Lay-out and or design sign or graphic. Work is generally completed on a Windows-based computer. Operate computerized sign-making equipment to print text and images, or cut text and graphics from vinyl rolls. Prepare surface upon which the sign or graphic will be applied. Text and graphics may be applied to metal, painted, plastic, wooden, or other types of substrates. Prepare and apply graphics, decals and/or lettering to prepared substrates. Deliver and or install signs as requested. Remove stickers and decals from vehicles. May remove graffiti from signs. Perform all tasks associated with photographic stencils for silk-screen printing and assembly. Clean and maintain all painting equipment and materials. Ensure that materials and supplies are stored and disposed of properly. Enter time by work order on a daily basis into job tracking system (Maximo). Enter description of work completed in work log. Send and respond to electronic mails. Attend periodic meetings during which training is provided and important safety issues are discussed. Assist other crafts as requested. Complete all required forms and documents. Necessary skills and abilities include: Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in the sign and graphics trade. Knowledge of proper preparation, blending and application of coatings. Knowledge of basic computer and plotter operations.

3 Page 3 of 11 Knowledge of required handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials. Ability to use computer-operated sign-making equipment. Skills in the application, use and manufacturing of coatings, equipment and materials for signs, graphics and decals. Skills in setting up, applying and edge-trimming sheeting for a variety of shapes and surfaces. Skills in layout, block-out, cut-out and mock-up of photographic stencils for silk-screen printing and assembly. Skills in the use of coatings, materials and equipment for making signs, graphics and decals. Working knowledge of Windows-based computers, related accessories, time tracking software, keyboarding, data input skills, and electronic mail software.

4 Page 4 of 11 Machinery, Tools, Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment: Sign Painters use a variety of tools and equipment to accomplish their assigned tasks: Windows-based computers and software (CorelDraw). Computer printers and vinyl cutters. Transfer paper. Rolls of colored vinyl. Squeegee. Stencils. Masking tape. Tape measure. Pliers. Wrenches. Scraper with razor blade. Drill. Paint gun. Zip ties. Sheets of aluminum, corrugated plastic (Corex, etc.), and foam core (classified as substrates ). Stencils. Masking tape. Aprons. Sprayer/paint gun. Paint. Ladders. Manlifts. Bolts. Backing plates. Strapping tool. Metal strapping and clips. Zip ties. Pneumatic grinder with rubber eraser. Laminator. Work truck/vehicle. Office equipment, such as desks, chairs, file cabinets, work tables, shelving units, storage cabinets, photocopying machine, facsimile machine, and other items. General office supplies, including reams of paper, file folders, pens and pencils, ruler, stapler, notepads, document organizers, and laser/copy machine toners. Project management software (Maximo). Personal protective equipment (PPE) may include: face shields, safety glasses, goggles, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and dust masks. Workers are required to wear safety vests when working. When working in a construction zone, workers are required to wear a hardhat and eye protection. While working on a manlift, fall protection is required. When working within 6 feet of an edge of the water (for example when working on a boat or dock), Sign Painters must wear a personal floatation device ( PFD ).

5 Page 5 of 11 Education / Training: The Marine Maintenance group generally seeks Journeyman level employees. Journey-level status can be obtained through the completion of an approved apprenticeship program, or equivalent experience. Sign Painters must be members of the Sign Painters Union (Local #1094), or join within 30 days of employment. A Boater s Education Card is required for all employees who perform work while in a boat or standing on a work float. Training and or enough hands-on experience with computers to have a significant knowledge of Windows-based computers and related accessories. Working knowledge of time tracking software, keyboarding, data entry, and electronic mail software is also required. Per the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT): Painter, Sign Specific Vocational Preparation (SVP): 7 (From two to four years)

6 Page 6 of 11 COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL ELEMENTS/DEMANDS Frequency Definitions: = Occurs % of the time. Occasionally = Occurs 1-33% of the time = Occurs 33-66% of the time. Rarely = May occur less than 1% of the time. Never = Does not ever occur. Comprehension Articulating and comprehending information in conversations. Reading, comprehending, and using written materials. Understanding and solving problems involving math and using the results. Occasionally Using technology/instruments/tools & information systems. Working with two and three dimensional formats. Remembering Remembering spoken instructions. Remembering written instructions. Remembering visual information. Recalling information incidental to task at hand. Memorizing facts or sequences. Remembering simple instructions. Remembering detailed instructions. Learning & Processing Effectively learning and mastering information from classroom training. Rarely Effectively learning and mastering information from on-the-job training. Learning from past directions, observations, and/or mistakes. Using common sense in routine decision making. Recognizing and anticipating potential hazards and taking precautions. Thinking critically and making sound decisions. Occasionally Integrating ideas and data for complex decisions. Occasionally Determining and following precise sequences. Coordinating and compiling data and information. Occasionally Analyzing, synthesizing data and information. Rarely Tasking and Planning Performing repetitive or short-cycle work. Working under specific instructions. Completing complex tasks. Directing, controlling, or planning for others as necessary for basic tasks. Occasionally Directing, controlling, or planning for others as necessary for complex tasks. Rarely Multi-tasking. Planning, prioritizing, and structuring daily activities.

7 Page 7 of 11 Use Appropriate Behavior for Professional Work Environment Receiving criticism and accepting limits appropriately. Maintaining emotional control and organization under increased stress. Maintaining socially appropriate affect, temperament, and behavior. Monitoring own quality of performance and altering behaviors to correct mistakes or improve outcome. Working independently and/or unsupervised. Adapting to frequent interruptions, changes in priorities, or changes in work location. Responding effectively to emergency situations. Rarely Frequency Designations: Required Beneficial Not Necessary Maintaining Attendance and An Assigned Work Schedule Maintaining predictable and reliable attendance each work shift. Being punctual. Taking rest periods at set times or only at times determined by breaks in job responsibilities. Adjusting to a flexible schedule of work days and or shifts. Beneficial Beneficial Not Necessary Beneficial

8 Page 8 of 11 NOTE: Due to the wide variety of tasks assigned to the Sign Painters, and limited staff, Sign Painters encounter a broad range of physical demands on the job, depending on the type of work they are doing. PHYSICAL DEMANDS N/A: Not Applicable F: Frequent (33%-66% of the time) S: Seldom (1-10% of the time) C: Constant (Over 66% of the time) O: Occasional (10-33% of the time) WNL: Within Normal Limits (talking, hearing, etc.) STRENGTH: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy Frequency Comments Sitting F Frequency depends on assigned tasks. Primarily while working at a computer or sitting on a stool at a work/drawing table. While participating in meetings and driving a vehicle. May also sit while screen printing. Standing F Frequency depends on assigned tasks. While cleaning substrate, priming, painting, applying backing paper, applying decals/stickers, and removing decals/stickers. While installing signs in the field or on cars and trucks. May be on cement, asphalt, or tile, and potentially on dirt/mud on construction sites. Walking O-F Interchange with Standing. Frequency depends on assigned tasks. While gathering materials and supplies, and moving between workstations in the shop. The computer room, vinyl cutters, and large printer are located upstairs from primary shop floor. Will also walk outside to work truck, to parking lot to apply decals to vehicles, and to walk from truck to the location where a sign needs to be installed. May be over cement, asphalt, or tile, and potentially on dirt/mud on construction sites. Lifting (up to 10 pounds) F While lifting plans, designs, notes, documents, printed/cut graphics, substrate used to make most signs, most aluminum signs, spray bottles, squeegees, office supplies, quart paint cans, smaller or partially used vinyl rolls, scrapers, screwdrivers, and other hand tools, and smaller power tools (such as a drill, or grinder with a pneumatic hose). Lifting (10 to 60 pounds) S While lifting a gallon of paint (est. 10 lbs), whole rolls of vinyl (15 lbs), and 40 wide printer paper (est lbs). While lifting larger A-board signs (est. 40 lbs), toolbox containing strapping tool, metal strapping and clips (est. 45 lbs), or larger vinyl banners (large 8 x40 banner for side of building approx. 60 lbs). Rarely, may lift paint/coating in 5 gallon bucket (est. 50 lbs). Carrying (up to 10 pounds) F While carrying plans, designs, notes, documents, printed/cut graphics, substrate used to make most signs, most aluminum signs, spray bottles, squeegees, office supplies, quart paint cans, smaller or partially used vinyl rolls, scrapers, screwdrivers, and other hand tools, and smaller power tools (such as a drill, or grinder with a pneumatic hose).

9 Page 9 of 11 Carrying (10 to 60 pounds) S While carrying a gallon of paint (est. 10 lbs), whole rolls of vinyl (15 lbs), and 40 wide printer paper (est lbs). While carrying larger A-board signs (est. 40 lbs), toolbox containing strapping tool, metal strapping and clips (est. 45 lbs), or larger vinyl banners (large 8 x40 banner for side of building approx. 60 lbs). Rarely, may carry paint/coating in 5 gallon bucket (est. 50 lbs). Pushing/Pulling F While using cleaners, squeegees, hand tools, small power tools, grinder with rubber eraser, and or scrapers with a force of 1-5 lbs for up to 20 minutes at a time. Opening drawers, opening printers and or vinyl cutter, separating signs, pulling off backing paper from graphics, tightening zip ties, gathering supplies from storage areas/shelves, and pulling rolls of vinyl from storage racks. Climbing Stairs/Ladders S The computer room where signs and graphics are designed and lettering and graphics are printed and or cut is up a flight of stairs on the second floor. Workers may work on a ladder to height of up to 6 feet, or use a manlift to install signs or banners. Working at Heights/Balancing S While working on a ladder or in a manlift. Bending at Waist F While working on signs at a work table, applying decals, performing computer work, reaching for items stored around computer station, working on tasks or gathering supplies at or below waist level. Bending Neck F Neck movements are needed to perform many of the tasks assigned and completed. While working on signs on a work table, performing computer work, designing and laying out signs, applying decals, and cleaning substrate. While working from a ladder or manlift, or driving. Crouching/Kneeling/Squatting S Potentially while working on tasks, or gathering supplies and materials, at or below waist level. Potentially while working on large signs/banners on the ground. On most occasions the worker can alternate kneeling with bending or squatting based on preference. Reaching (up to shoulder height) Reaching (above shoulder height) F S Work surfaces/tables are approx. 40 from the ground, which allows drawing/design work and sign construction to be completed at approx. waist level. Reaching may be needed to clean substrate, pick up supplies/tools on the work table, apply and squeegee decals to substrate, apply decals on and remove decals from vehicles, install signs (from ground, ladder, or manlift), paint surfaces, and work on signs placed on the ground. Reaching also while working at a computer, retrieving printouts, gathering supplies and materials, and potentially if silk screening signs. While working at a computer, pulling rolls of vinyl from storage racks, applying decals on and removing decals from vehicles, installing signs (from ground, ladder, or manlift), and gathering supplies and materials stored at above shoulder height. Driving S While driving work truck or other vehicle to installation site, or moving vehicle that needs to have decals applied or removed.

10 Page 10 of 11 Foot Controls S While driving vehicles, or potentially on a manlift. Repetitive Motion S The variety of tasks assigned to Sign Painters generally minimizes repetitive motion, although some tasks may require repetitive actions for short periods of time. Handling/Grasping F 50 % Pinch Grasp 50 % Whole Hand Grasp Fine Finger Manipulation F While drawing designs, writing, cleaning substrate, picking up supplies/tools, applying and squeegeeing decals, applying decals onto and remove decals from vehicles, installing signs, painting surfaces, gathering supplies and materials, cutting/trimming, masking, and manipulating decals/graphics. Keyboarding O While designing/creating sign lay-outs, entering time and work performed on a daily basis, creating and responding to electronic mail. Placing orders for materials. Talking O While interacting with supervisors, co-workers, and potentially the public when out of the shop. Hearing C While interacting with supervisors, co-workers, and potentially with the public when out of the shop. Also while listening for potential hazards when moving throughout the shop area or in the field. Seeing C Visual abilities would be considered important in this position. Writing S While taking notes or creating designs. Normal Job Site Hazards O Fumes, odors, dust, sharp knives, working from ladder or manlift, driving, and moving vehicles. Expected Environmental Conditions C Work mostly takes place in a shop or shop office environment. Worker will periodically work outside, or be exposed to outside weather conditions while walking to a vehicle, walking to the location where the sign is to be installed, or installing a sign outside. The above job analysis represents the requirements of a specific job based on personal observations, discussions with employer representatives, and/or workers. On occasion, practicality and feasibility prevent the direct observation and/or gathering of objective quantifiable data. For this reason, a "best estimate" may have been used when reporting physical demand frequencies. Analysis was done on the job site? Yes No Job Analysis Reviewed By: Tom Berg Completed by Vocational Provider Tom Berg Brice York, B.A., CDMS Date Signature of Vocational Provider

11 Page 11 of 11 COMMENTS: FOR PHYSICIAN S/EVALUATOR S USE ONLY The injured worker can perform the physical activities described in the job analysis and can return to work on The injured worker can perform the physical activities described in the job analysis on a part-time basis for hours per day. The worker can be expected to progress to regular duties in weeks/months. The injured worker can perform the described job, but only with the modifications/ restrictions in the attached report and/or listed below. These modifications/restrictions are (check one): Temporary for weeks months Permanent The injured worker cannot perform the physical activities described in the job analysis based on the physical limitations in the attached report and/or listed below. These limitations are (check one): Temporary for weeks months Permanent Date Physician's/Evaluator s Signature Physician s/evaluator s Name Printed PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED FORM VIA FACSIMILE TO: Port of Seattle Employee Health & Safety Department at (206)