The University of Texas at San Antonio

 

Job Description

 


Job Title:                      CAD Operator/Drafter

Code:                           5088

Salary Grade:               56

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt

Department/Division:     Construction Management/Facilities Services

Reports To:                  Construction Planner

 


Summary

 

·  Function:   To provide computer aided design drawings with emphasis on architectural and engineering disciplines.

 

·  Scope:      Responsible for preparing architectural, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering drawings.

 

Duties

 

·  Typical:

1.      Uses computer aided design (CAD) systems to develop and design architectural and engineering drawings for archives, construction and/or manufacturing.

2.      Researches architectural and engineering drawings and provides data to sources within and outside the organization.

3.      Prepares architectural and engineering construction documents for building construction using detailed drawings, diagrams and specifications.

4.      Reproduces architectural, mechanical and electrical information and drawings.

5.      Maintains the CAD software drawing files.  Organizes and archives files, drawings and specifications.

6.      Performs other duties as assigned.

 

·  Periodic:

1.      Purchases supplies necessary for drafting machines and equipment.

2.      Attends training seminars on newest software releases.

3.      Performs special projects as assigned.

 

Education

 

Required

Preferred

High school graduation or GED with technical or college coursework in drafting.

Associate’s degree in drafting and design, or computer aided design (CAD); OR certificate of completion from a trade school program emphasizing CAD drafting.

 

Other Requirements

 

Required

Preferred

Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple, on-going projects.

N/A

Criminal Background Check (CBC).

 

Experience

 

Required

Preferred

Four years of responsible drafting experience in an architectural or engineering environment.

Similar experience with CAD drafting software.

 

Equipment

 

Required

Possible

Personal computer, plotters, printers and standard office equipment.

Ozalid machine, xero machine, reprographic machine, and scanners.

 

Working Conditions

 

Usual

Special

Usual office environment.

Exposure to weather, mechanical, electrical and physical hazards during field inspections.

 

Supervision

 

Received

Given

General from immediate supervisor.

General supervision of assigned support staff.

 

Accuracy

 

Proficiency in all phases of the duties performed.

 

Security Sensitive

 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification may render the position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of section 51.215 Texas Education Code.

 

Internal Control

 

Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, reliable financial data is maintained, and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures are complied with.