Transfer- Stationary Engineer I

Class Code 28376: Stationary Engineer I

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

• Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
• Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
• Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

Knowledge of

• Principles pertaining to the operation maintenance repair and installation of HVACR fire life safety lighting and related control mechanical electrical and piping systems equipment
• Methods tools materials and equipment used in the operation maintenance repair and installation of HVACR fire life safety lighting and related control mechanical electrical and piping systems equipment
• Pneumatic and Direct Digital Controls for HVACR equipment
• Preventive maintenance chemicals and other materials used in boilers chillers cooling towers and similar equipment
• Energy conservation products and techniques
• Office procedures methods and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing spreadsheets databases and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
• English usage spelling grammar and punctuation

• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Read interpret and work from plans drawings and specifications including but not limited to building blueprints and electrical diagrams
• Use testing equipment for electronics pneumatics air-flow speed temperature humidity etc.
• Use welding equipment small power tools such as saws drills grinders etc. and hand tools such as wrenches pliers hammers ratchet socket sets a proper and safe manner
• Learn to analyze situations accurately and take effective action
• Maintain records and make reports
• Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Learn to utilize computer equipment to enter maintain and extract information
• Research read and understand applicable (building plumbing and electrical) codes

Minimum Qualifications

Either: 1. Two years of full-time paid experience operating maintaining repairing and installing heating ventilating air conditioning refrigeration power systems water treatment fire life safety systems or water and steam pressure boilers.

Or: 2. A certificate or higher in Mechanical-Electrical Technology from Sacramento City College or other accredited college or career school which has comparable curriculum.

Or: 3. A certificate of completion from a Federal/State approved Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program.

Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks:
The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5 and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks credit history checks Social Security Number verification professional license/registration verification military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection obtaining such information the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

License Requirement:
A valid California Driver License Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate California Driver License may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certification Requirement:
A Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification as a Universal Technician as mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is required at the time of appointment. Failure to maintain the required certification may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Physical Requirements:
Some positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:
Work with and around power tools and equipment up to seven (7) hours per day.
Operate maintain and repair mechanical and other equipment and systems requiring lifting pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds up to 50 yards.
Work for extended periods of time in a bent stooped kneeling or prone position.
Bend squat reach and crawl to read gauges locate leaks remove debris etc.
Climb and work safely on ladders (extension and A-frame) and step ladders with a total weight that does not exceed the weight capacity of the ladder or the highest rated capacity of the harnesses and lanyards used for fall protection.
Have 360 degree range of arm motion simple/light and firm/strong grasping reaching overhead balancing while working overhead and fine dexterity in both hands.
Work and crawl in small spaces and/or limited access areas including entering and exiting through restricted entrances of 30 inches in diameter.
Have sufficient sense of smell vision touch and hearing to observe equipment functions for normal and abnormal occurrences.
Have sufficient eyesight to distinguish between normal and off shade colors and to read gauges and meters in dimly lighted areas.
Stand or walk approximately seven (7) hours per day including uneven surfaces.
Comply with American National Standard Institute 7.3 to wear respiratory protection (shaving of facial hair for fit and/or seal to use a respirator).
Use foot and hand controls repetitively for approximately four (4) hours per day.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Working Conditions:
Some positions in this class require the incumbent to:
Work around high noise levels while wearing hearing protection equipment intermittently everyday.
Work alone for extended periods of time.
Work outside in all types of climatic conditions including inclement very hot and/or cold weather.
Work in close and/or tight spaces which may be extremely hot and/or humid.
Work with hazardous materials such as refrigerants solvents fuel oil water treatment chemicals etc.
Work in areas of low illumination.
Work at heights six feet and more above the ground on equipment and structures.
Be exposed to asbestos exhaust fumes from airplanes dust and controlled flames from welding torches intermittently every day.
Work around inmates and individuals with mental disabilities.

Shift Weekend and Holiday Work:
Facility maintenance functions are a 24 hours a day 365 days a year operation. All employees in this class will be subject to working shifts weekends holidays overtime and standby.

Special Access:
Some incumbents in this class must acquire and maintain an airport security badge allowing access to secure County airport locations.

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

• If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
• Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
• If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
• Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
• Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.