City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of pumping, heating and ventilating plant machinery and equipment in a large complex installation; directs the operation of a large and complex water filtration plant; plans, assigns and directs the activities of subordinate personnel engaged in plant maintenance and operation activities; and performs related duties as required.

Requires responsibility for: The development, interpretation, coordination and enforcement of methods and procedures relative to the operation and maintenance of large physical plant installations; making regular contacts with other departmental personnel, outside organizations and the general public in connection with plant maintenance and operation activities; preparing, checking and reviewing important and detailed operational records and reports. Supervision includes local administrative control and work assignments of craft personnel on extended or temporary assignments. Craft general foremen will supervise their respective workmen in those matters pertaining to craft or trade techniques or methods.

The 7205 Chief Stationary Engineer is distinguished from the 7335 Senior Stationary Engineer in that the latter is a first-level supervisor, whereas the former is the second-level supervisor and is responsible for the development, interpretation, coordination and enforcement of methods and procedures relative to the operation and maintenance of large physical plant installations.

Supervises subordinate staff.

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. Develops, directs and reviews preventative maintenance programs for all plant mechanical, electrical and auxiliary machinery and equipment; supervises the operation, maintenance and repair of large high pressure pumping systems, steam plants and similar in-pool appurtenances, such as chlorinating, filtering, purification and heating equipment.

2. Prepares work schedules and assigns duties to subordinate personnel; inspects and reviews maintenance and operation activities to assure conformance with instructions and existing standards.

3. Requisitions supplies, materials and parts necessary to maintenance and operation activities and assures that sufficient supplies are readily available; prepares specifications and estimates for equipment, supplies and the installation and repair of machinery and equipment.

4. May exercise work direction of various skilled craftsmen assigned to certain maintenance and repair activities in and about plants; prepares and supervises the preparation of plant operating reports and records.

5. Assists in the development and advancement of subordinates through training and effective use of employee development program.

Knowledge of: The operation and maintenance requirements of a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and related plant machinery and equipment and the tools, equipment, methods and techniques necessary to their proper care and operation; applicable safety codes and regulations.

Ability and Skill to: Plan, assign and direct the operation and maintenance activities of subordinate personnel; review, analyze and make recommendations relative to the betterment of plant operating and maintenance methods and procedures; deal tactfully and effectively with subordinate personnel, the general public and outside organizations; prepare and review plant operating records and prepare related reports.

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:

Experience:

Six (6) years of journey level Stationary Engineer experience in the maintenance repair and operation of a wide variety of mechanical and electrical pumping, heating, air conditioning, ventilating and related plant machinery and equipment found in a government establishment, water treatment plant, hospital, or industrial, production or commercial building, of which two (2) years of must have been in a supervisory capacity.

License and Certification:

A driver's license issued by the State of California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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.

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.