9232-Airport Central Plant Superintendent

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Airport Central Plant Superintendent

Job Code: 9232

DEFINITION

Under general direction, supervises the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of mobile and stationary machinery, equipment, and mechanical facilities in buildings, structures, and adjacent areas at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The 9232 Airport Central Plant Superintendent is distinguished from the 7205 Chief Stationary Engineer in that the former is the highest-level supervisor overseeing the Stationary Engineer series at SFO and is responsible for the supervision, through subordinate supervisors, of stationary engineers engaged in a wide variety of skilled technical functions, whereas the latter is the second-level supervisor in the Stationary Engineer series responsible for less complex facilities and grounds, specific functional areas or projects, and the direct supervision of engineering crews.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervises subordinate staff.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Supervises the operation and maintenance of stationary mechanical machinery and equipment at the San Francisco International Airport; develops and implements maintenance, repair, and overhaul methods and procedures.

2. Schedules routine servicing of plant equipment such as lubrication of machinery, washing down sewage pumping station sumps, cleaning filtration air ducts and filters, and tests of emergency equipment.

3. Maintains detailed records of mechanical equipment, including machinery history, model, serial numbers, local dealers' name and address, repair data and cost of maintenance and repairs; prepares and reviews operational, maintenance, and repair reports.

4. Inspects mechanical equipment to determine its operating condition; participates in major repair work as required, and gives final approval.

5. Compiles specifications and requisitions for repair work to be done on mechanical equipment by outside contractors.

6. Confers with construction engineers, inspectors and contractors engaged in the construction of new mechanical equipment, to become familiar with the new installation.

7. Prepares or countersigns all requisitions for materials or services submitted by the mechanical maintenance section; maintains a record of expenditures incurred by the section; assists in the preparation of budget estimates for the mechanical maintenance section.

8. Serves as Central Plant leadership representative at meetings and in communication with other departmental personnel, the public, and outside organizations in connection with maintenance, repair and overhaul activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: stationary mechanical machinery operation, maintenance and repair;; applicable safety codes and regulations.

Ability or Skill to: organize and direct the work of subordinates; analyze and make recommendations relative to the betterment of plant operating and maintenance methods and procedures; deal effectively and courteously with airport stakeholders, such as tenants and representatives of various outside organizations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination).

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience maintaining steam operating, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, of which at least two (2) years were as a chief engineer on a ship or in a large industrial plant.

License and Certification:

1. Possession of a valid California driver's license.

2. Possession of a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for working with heating and ventilating equipment or other refrigeration equipment using CFCs and HCFCs.

Substitution:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

7205 Chief Stationary Engineer

ORIGINATION DATE:

05/29/24

AMENDED DATE:

08/19/25

REASON FOR AMENDMENT:

To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S):

COMMN

Standard information

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.

Historic and future compensation