City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, supervises a group of Maintenance Machinists and other craft workers engaged in the fabrication, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of instruments and mechanical equipment, including pumps and valves, machinery, castings and metal parts.

The class 7258 Maintenance Machinist Supervisor I is the second level supervisory class of the series. It is distinguished from the 7337 Maintenance Machinist Assistant Supervisor in that the latter is the first level working supervisor of the series.

Supervises the work of maintenance machinists and other craft workers.

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 work of subordinate craft persons such as machinists, automotive service workers, machinist helpers and welders engaged in the fabrication, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of instruments and mechanical equipment by planning, assigning, organizing, monitoring and reviewing their work; conducts performance evaluations, employee consultations and discipline; enforces departmental policies and procedures; develops new policies and procedures; coordinates with other skilled crafts.

2. Provides training for employees to assist in their development and advancement including safety training and prevention of work-related illness and injury.

3. Oversees the fabrication, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of instruments and mechanical equipment that includes valves, castings, metal parts, sewer pumps, and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and performs machinist duties as needed.

4. Prepares drawings, sketches and plans in connection with the fabrication of tools and safety equipment for machine shop use.

5. Prepares job estimates by determining materials and parts needed, cost of materials, manpower needs and tooling requirements.

6. Diagnoses malfunctions in machinery or equipment by testing and making visual or auditory inspections of equipment; and inspects shop equipment, machinery and facilities to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness.

7. Writes reports, cost estimates, memos, and completes forms regarding personnel, job orders and equipment; requisitions materials and parts; and maintains records.

8. Requisitions materials and parts needed to maintain, repair and fabricate machinery and equipment.

9. Operates a motor vehicle to transport self and materials to job sites.

10. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of: machining methods and principles; basic composition, characteristics and use of commonly used machine shop metals and materials; mathematical functions; and safety.
Skill in: computer utilization; and operating motor vehicles.

Ability to: plan, assign and supervise; sketch and interpret blueprints and drawings of layout work; diagnose malfunctions; communicate orally and in writing; drive; develop and maintain harmonious and professional working relationships to deal courteously and effectively with individuals from a variety of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds; gather, prepare and maintain records and utilize applicable computer software.

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.

Experience and Training:

Completion of a recognized four (4) year Machinist's apprenticeship program and three (3) years fulltime verifiable experience as a journey-level Maintenance Machinist performing duties equivalent to Job Code 7332 Maintenance Machinist (with primary responsibility in maintenance/repair and machine tool operations), and one (1) year fulltime verifiable experience supervising journey-level Maintenance Machinists; OR

A combination of trade-related training (certificate program or military training program) and fulltime verifiable experience as a journey-level Maintenance Machinist performing duties equivalent to Job Code 7332 Maintenance Machinist (with primary responsibility in maintenance/repair and machine tool operations) totaling seven (7) years and one (1) year fulltime verifiable experience supervising journey-level Maintenance Machinists;

Notes on experience:

A. Trade-related training refers to programs such as machine tool technology program.

B. Experience solely as a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist, Numerical Control (NC) Machinist or Machine Operator (without Manual Maintenance Machinist experience) will not be considered as qualifying.

License and Certification:
Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California driver license.

Established: 7/1/1977

Amended: 12/26/2008; 3/27/2014; 7/24/2015

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.