Career Opportunity

Stationary Engineer, City College of San Francisco, (7334 -TPV)

Recruitment: RTF0135178-01087102

Published: May 16, 2023

Accepting applications until: May 31, 2023

Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.

About:

Application Opening:  05/16/2023

Application Deadline:  05/31/2023

APPOINTMENT TYPE:  Temporary-Provisional (TPV). This is a Temporary Provisional (TPV) position excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process. It is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. This position will be subject to the Permanent Civil Service examination process at a later date. Successful participation in the Permanent Civil Service examination and selection through an open competitive process is needed in order to be considered for the permanent appointment.

Salary Range: $50.1436 hourly, $104,299.00 annually.

City College of San Francisco is an urban community college with locations throughout the city. Our vision is to provide a sustainable and accessible environment where we support and encourage student possibilities by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco and where we are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality. We offer an affordable opportunity for students to earn associate degrees, prepare for transfer, and pursue career and technical education. This is an exciting time at City College of San Francisco and the right person can make a major impact. Be part of positive change as we transform this dynamic institution for a successful future.

Role description

One (1) or more, full-time, full year, Temporary-Provisional (TPV) positions.

Under general supervision, the 7334 Stationary Engineer operates, maintains, trouble-shoots and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility.  Ensures that all equipment, machinery and systems are functioning normally and safely and complies with all applicable safety rules and regulations.

Job duties:

1.  Operates, maintains and repairs all components of the HVAC systems within the San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD); high- and low-pressure boilers, steam and hot water building heating equipment, ventilation and air-conditioning machinery.  These components include but are not limited to; air compressors, air handlers of various sizes, room air conditioners, boiler and pneumatic controls, high-capacity water and air-cooled chillers, cooling towers, electric motors, pumps, heat exchangers, thermostat, controllers and controlled devices, ventilation filters and valves.

2.  Inspects and tests: machinery and equipment for safe, efficient and proper operation by visual and audio inspection during walk-throughs and by standard monitoring; fire prevention equipment to ensure safe and proper functionality; water storage and multiple distribution systems, high pressure zones, wood and steel storage tanks, pumps and relief valves, and samples of water.  

3.  Makes entries and keeps records on shift operations by taking and entering gauge readings and accurate water laboratory analysis readings and temperature on operating log sheets or into a computer data system to ensure preventative maintenance and equipment history, and changes charts and recordings accordingly.

4.  Receives, records and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals and may handle hazardous chemicals in confined or enclosed areas; must be capable of safely and properly handling chemical spills; may also include handling and treatment of industrial or hazardous waste.

5. Contacts, communicates and is required to deal with contractors, building tenants and/or the general public in order to be able to discharge assigned duties.

6.  Maintains keys, communications equipment, and security (in the absence of Security Personnel), in order to ensure the security of a plant and buildings and grounds, including public safety.  As part of an emergency response team, recognizes, evaluates, and responds to potentially hazardous situations.

7.  Performs control tests on water samples to determine chlorine and fluoride residual, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, color, saturation index and flocculation factors; under supervision, conducts water analysis and regulates treatment chemical dosages to maintain water quality in filtration plant, distribution system, or other large complex facility may also be required to perform water analysis on water/wastewater as required by the State of California; performs boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests, including pH alkalinity TDS, etc., to monitor and control growth of organisms in water.

8.  Performs other duties as assigned.

How to qualify

Experience: Four (4) years of verified journey-level 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.

SPECIAL CONDITION:  High pressure steam boiler experience.

License and Certification:  Possession of a valid California Driver's License

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 four-year Stationary Engineer apprenticeship program.

* Graduation from a recognized four-year Maritime Academy with a degree in engineering or technology.

* Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer 's License of any (unrestricted) horsepower.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2000 hours.

Desirable Qualifications: 

1.  HAZMAT training.

2.  Energy management system experience.

3.  Underground storage tank certificate,

4.  Air-conditioning repair experience.

5.  High Rise Fire Safety Certificate issued by the San Francisco Fire Department in conjunction with Local 39.

6.  Diesel Driven Stand-by Generator experience.

HOW TO APPLY

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

Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

·       Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen.

To be considered for this position, Your application MUST include the following documents.  To upload these items, please use the "Additional attachments" function within the application process. Substitutions of the required documents are not permitted. To upload these items, please attach using the “Additional Attachments” function within the application process.

• Cover letter expressing your interest in the position, specifically indicating how you meet the Minimum and Desirable Qualifications as listed in this announcement.
• Current Resume
• Copies of all relevant transcripts and certificates.

Verification of Education: Verification of qualifying education must include copies of transcripts, diplomas or certificates posting your degree(s) and Major(s). If verification cannot be obtained, the applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why such verification cannot be obtained.

Requests for waiver will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Foreign degree(s)/coursework used as qualifying to meet minimum qualifications must be evaluated by a foreign degree evaluation services organization, before an application can be processed. Please contact the CCSF Human Resources Department at (415) 452-7660 for evaluation sources. Failure to submit the required verification or request for waiver with the application will result in rejection of the application.

Verification of Experience: Verification may be requested at any time during this recruitment and selection process. If requested, verification of experience needed to qualify must be submitted on the employer’s letterhead and indicate the name of the applicant, job title, dates of employment, hours/week, and duties performed and must be signed by the supervisor and/or appropriate company representative.

Verification of experience may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement with the application explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on an case-by-case basis. Failure to submit the required verification or request for a waiver at the time of verification is requested may result in the rejection of the application.

What else should I know?

Note: Falsifying one’s 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.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

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 up-to-date. 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 (@sfgov.org, @ccsf.edu, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

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.

SELECTION PROCEDURES:

Applications materials including the cover letter and the updated resume will be reviewed for relevant qualifying experience.  Only those applicants who most closely meet the requirements for this position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an invitation to interview. Qualified applicants who are selected for an interview will be notified of the exact date and time.

The department may implement screening mechanisms in order to determine applicants’ qualifications for this position.  Only applicants most closely meeting the needs of the department will be invited to continue in the selection process.  Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection process. 

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

Benefits:

1.  Additional Days Off with Pay. As stipulated in the appropriate bargaining agreements and board resolutions, Classified employees working full-year (260 days/year) work schedules are granted, as paid days off, the days between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, as well as an additional five (5) paid days off during spring break. Eligible school-term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the designated days between Christmas and New Year’s Day shall be granted three (3) paid days off to be scheduled by mutual agreement between the employee and supervisor. Eligible school- term-only (STO) employees who are not scheduled to work the days designated as Spring Break will not be paid for these days off.

2.  New employees hired on or after October 1, 2013 will contribute 2% of salary to the San Francisco Retiree Health Care Trust Fund (RHCTF).

Contact:

- If you have questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Linda K. City College of San Francisco, Human Resources Classified Unit, by email at lkaholo@ccsf.edu.

ADA Statement:  

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in this hiring process should contact the Title 5/EEO/ADA Compliance Officer at 415/452-5053 to make the necessary arrangements. Please be aware that verification of a covered disability under the ADA may be required.

New Hires: As approved by the governing Board of the San Francisco Community College District, beginning October 1, 2021, City College of San Francisco requires that new and current employees, students, and business partners participate in the COVID Safety Campaign. All parties entering CCSF facilities must demonstrate proof of COVID vaccination in compliance with current CDC and SFDPH guidelines. New hires must submit documentation for verification to the Human Resources Department.

EEO Statement: 

It is the policy of the City College of San Francisco to provide all persons with equal employment and educational opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, religion, age, gender, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, disability or AIDS/HIV status, medical conditions, gender identity, or status as a Vietnam-Era veteran. These categories specifically include status as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning person in any District program or activity. For further information, contact the Title 5/EEO/ADA Compliance Officer at (415) 452-5053.

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.