9354-Elevator and Crane Technician

Job Description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Elevator and Crane Technician

Job Code: 9354

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, performs skilled electrical, mechanical, electronic, welding and rigging work in connection with the maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of cranes, elevators and related equipment. May perform inspections of cranes, elevators and related equipment for compliance with vendor service contracts.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

An Elevator & Crane Technician is a journey-level employee whose work is not limited to a particular skilled field. Positions in this class perform all necessary maintenance and repairs involving skilled electrical, mechanical, electronic, welding, rigging work on container cranes/ elevators, and related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

MAJOR, 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. Maintains, installs, modifies/enhances, repairs, troubleshoots, tests and operates crane and elevator electrical components including AC & DC generators and motors up to 300 HP; brakes, transformers, motor starters, circuit breakers, relays, limit switches, load cells, slack rope devices, proximity sensors, space heaters, floodlights systems, load indicators, boom angle indicators, controllers, alarms, overtemp devices, contactors, wiring and other components.

2. Maintains, installs, modifies, repairs, programs, troubleshoots, tests and operates crane and elevator electronic components including programmable logic controllers, printed circuit boards, capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, SCR, rectifiers, RC networks, transistors, metal oxide varistors, microchips, zener diodes, digital equipment, input/output modules, control cards, emergency shutdown systems, wind warning systems, intercom systems, regulators, micro switches, and other electronic components.

3. Maintains, installs, modifies/enhances, repairs, programs, troubleshoots, tests and operates power distribution systems including High Voltage (up to 4160 volts) gear, sub-station, circuit breakers, switchgears, transformers, power trench rail feeds, power take-up reel and cable, protective devices, and other control components.

4. Maintains, installs, modifies/enhances, repairs, troubleshoots, tests and operates crane and elevator mechanical and rigging components including open gears, speed reducers, wire ropes, sheaves, latches, twistlocks, rope drums, spreader mechanism, jactuators, thrustors, forestays, chain drives, wheels, bearings, seals, stabilizers, equalizers, rail brakes, buffers, service hoists, press, ratchets, pulleys, festoon trucks, and other components.

5. Maintains, installs, modifies/enhances, repairs, troubleshoots, tests and operates crane and elevator hydraulic components including pumps, cylinders, actuators, control valves, relief valves, filters, check valves, bleeder valves, lines, fittings, hoses, adapter, quick disconnects, crimpers, compensators, flow controls, solenoids, tanks/reservoirs, accumulators, oil samplers, cushion valves, pilot valves, pumps, sea kits and other components.

6. Maintains, installs, modifies/enhances, repairs, troubleshoots, tests and operates crane diesel engine components including minor tune-up and adjustments, starters, governor, turbo charger, linkages, air filters, air box, water pump, fuel filter and strainer, shutdown solenoid, tachometer, radiator, speed switch, oil and water heaters, injectors, fuel and oil lines, alternators, gauges, sensors and other components.

7. Maintains, installs, modifies/enhances, repairs, troubleshoots, tests and operates crane pneumatic components including air compressors, band brakes, wind warning test lines, regulators, gauges, lines, fittings, belts, pressure switches, filters, pumps, valves, water separators and other components.

8. Completes and maintains routine documentation for cargo operations, damages, preventive maintenance, work orders, elevator and crane logs, inventory records, and other reports and records as requested.

9. Examines, plans and inspects repairs for service contract compliance in accordance with industry codes and standards; investigates complaints related to elevators, escalators and related equipment.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: various types of electrical equipment and installations; tools, materials and equipment necessary for the maintenance and repair of such installations; industrial controls; electrical, mechanical, electronic, rigging, hydraulic, diesel and pneumatic components and systems; major and minor malfunctions for container cranes and the methods of repairing them; preventive maintenance measures for container cranes; the uses of and working of test instruments; existing safety codes, ordinances and regulations; various elevator related software; and basic knowledge of work orders, logging inventory and other related record keeping systems.

Ability and Skill to: use a computer; read, interpret and work from electronic, hydraulic & mechanical drawings, schematics and blueprints and related manuals; maintain routine records and report on work accomplished; deal tactfully and effectively with tenants in handling their problems and complaints; use and handling of electrical equipment and tools used in the electrical trade, electronic test equipment, industrial tools and equipment, rigging equipment and computers.

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:

Completion of an electrical apprenticeship.

Experience:

Three (3) years of journey level experience in industrial electrical maintenance, with emphasis on motor/generator maintenance.

License and Certification:

Some positions may require a Class C California driver's license.

Some positions may require certification as a Certified Competent Conveyance (Elevator) Mechanic (CCCM).

Substitution:

Additional two (2) years of qualifying experience can be substituted for the required completion of electrical apprenticeship program.

Three (3) years of experience maintaining and repairing cranes and/or elevators may be substituted for the required experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Incumbents in this class must be capable of working alone and unsupervised in repairing and troubleshooting any type of equipment failure during a shift. Must be capable of working from written and/or verbal instructions or from plans and diagrams to accomplish work assignments outdoors, at heights of up to 250 feet above the ground, often in hazardous situations; may work in inclement weather. Employees in this class may work in close proximity to energized high-voltage electrical circuits and equipment.

PROMOTIVE LINES

ORIGINATION DATE: 10/6/1998

AMENDED DATE: 09/02/16

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.

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