TEX - Stationary Engineer - San Francisco Public Library 7334 - 152428

Under general supervision operates maintains troubleshoots and repairs a wide variety of pumping heating ventilating air conditioning refrigeration and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment at Library locations including the Main Library 27 branch libraries and two support buildings. Ensures that all equipment machinery and systems are functioning normally and safely and complies with all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates maintains and repairs a variety of pumping heating ventilating air conditioning refrigeration and power generating equipment in a large complex or multifaceted facility to ensure the safe correct and efficient functioning of the facility and equipment; and operates computerized building management systems.
• Conducts visual and audio inspection tests and monitors machinery and equipment fire prevention life safety systems electrical distribution systems transfer switches above ground steel storage tanks pumps and relief valves emergency generators IT server room HVAC and historical collections HVAC. Operates aerial equipment more than 36 ft. above ground to access equipment for inspection repair and replacement.
• Makes entries and keeps records on shift operation. Takes enters and records gauge readings temperatures on operating equipment; and enters data on log sheets. 
• Receives records and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals in a timely manner and handle hazardous chemicals in confined or enclosed areas; safely and properly handles chemical spills including handling and treatment of industrial or hazardous waste; operates forklift pallet jacks and hand trucks.
• Contacts and communicates with contractors building tenants and the public; walks the facilities; and provides access to facilities. Maintains keys and accountability tracking communications equipment to ensure the security of a plant and buildings and grounds.
• As part of an emergency response team recognizes evaluates and responds to potentially hazardous situations such as elevator entrapments sewer backups floods and fire response.

Desired Qualification(s):

• Experience and technical knowledge and understanding of Building Mechanical systems HVAC plumbing electrical and fire life safety systems. This can include but not limited to operation maintenance and minor repair of boilers chillers pumps and generators. 
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems. 
• Experience with resolving and diagnosis of mechanical issues; Experience and ability to troubleshoot equipment failures respond in an efficient and effective approach to repair equipment to minimize downtime and operation of equipment. 
• Experience working with potentially hazardous equipment. Knowledge and implementation of safety protocols and procedures OSHA guidelines and CA safety regulations. 
• Experience in monitoring equipment operations reading and interpreting gauges and meters accurately to ensure optimal operation of equipment; Assess and proactive approach to detect any potential issues. 
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy equipment climbing ladders and working in confined spaces. 
• Experience working in a team with trades contractors consultants and professional staff to effectively resolve maintenance repair issue through oral and written communication to report and coordinate projects and tasks. 
• Customer service skills interpersonal skills active listening communication and problemsolving skills. 

Work Schedule: This position will begin with a Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. work schedule to provide initial training on the role. Once the initial training is complete the normal work schedule for this position may include weekend and evening hours; appointee must be willing to work this schedule.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Four 4 years of verified journeylevel stationary engineer experience in the maintenance repair and operation of a variety of mechanical and electrical pumping heating air conditioning ventilating and related plant machinery used in a government establishment hospital industrial production or commercial building

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California Drivers License AND

Possession at time of hire a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Substitution:

Any of the following may be substituted for the required experience:

• Completion of a recognized fouryear Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program
• Graduation from a recognized fouryear Maritime Academy with a degree in engineering or technology
• Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineers License of any (unrestricted) horsepower

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required information on how to verify education requirements including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at How to Verify Education Requirements Department of Human Resources

Verification of qualifying experience when requested must be documented on the employers business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant job title(s) dates of employment description of job duties performed and signature of the employer or the employers authorized representative. Experience claimed in selfemployment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income earnings business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted. Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employees class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a casebycase basis. Failure to provide the required verification or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application.

Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification. 

Selection Procedures: The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited to participate in the oral/performance interview. 

Additional Information :

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit  begin the application process.

• Select the Apply Now button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and therefore it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept uptodate. Also applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and @.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please send your inquires to Christian Molina Senior Human Resources Analyst at

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.