6235-Heating And Ventilating Inspector

Job description

(NEW CLASS)

SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLE: HEATING AND VENTILATING INSPECTOR CODE: 6235

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:

Under direction, is responsible for inspecting a wide variety of heating and ventilating equipment to assure compliance with existing codes, laws, and ordinances; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: Explaining and interpreting codes, laws, and regulations relative to the installation and use of warm air heating systems and units, mechanical ventilation systems, air conditioning duct systems and industrial exhaust systems; making regular contacts with the general public, departmental personnel and outside organizations and representatives in connection with the interpretation and enforcement of applicable laws and ordinances; preparing and submitting reports on the above activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Examines plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate city laws and ordinances pertaining to the installation of a variety of heating, ventilating and industrial exhaust systems.

2. Inspects installed warm air heating systems, mechanical ventilation systems, air conditioning duct systems and industrial exhaust systems in buildings to insure that the installation and maintenance of such equipment is in conformance with city codes; checks fixtures and apparatus to assure compliance with appropriate codes as to quality, design and safety.

3. Makes investigations of complaints on violations of codes and regulations relating to heating and ventilating systems; orders necessary adjustments and repairs to correct such violations; cites code violators when necessary.

4. Makes investigations of buildings having heating, ventilating and industrial exhaust systems; prepares reports on investigations made.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of high school, supplemented by four years experience as a journeyman in construction or inspection of industrial or commercial systems of heating or ventilating, one year of which must have been as a foreman or supervisor.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires considerable knowledge of: Methods used in installation and fabrication of heating and ventilating equipment; the design and operation of such equipment; city codes pertinent to the installation and maintenance of such equipment.

Requires Ability To: Read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications; deal effectively and firmly with the public in the enforcement of codes and regulations and prepare reports of inspectional activities.

PROMOTIVE LINES:

To: No normal line of promotion

From: Original entrance examination

ADOPTED: 3/10/69

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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