Senior Stationary Engineer (7335) Citywide (C00442)

This job ad has been reopened and the close date has been updated to accept additional applications.u00a0 THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: + Application Re-Open and Closing Dates: May 6, 2026 through May 18, 2026.u00a0u00a0The job ad will unpublish at 12:00 AM PT on May 19, 2026. u2022u00a0 u00a0 Original Application Opening Date: April 20, 2026 u2022u00a0 u00a0 Original Application Deadline Date: . The job ad will unpublish at 12:00 AM PT on May 5, 2026. u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Salary: u00a0$147,680 (step 1) For compensation information: click here (. u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Recruitment ID: u00a0 CBT-7335-C00442 + Job class: 7335 Stationary Engineer + Role type: Permanent Civil Service What does this mean? ( + Hours: Full-time + Exam type: Class Based Test + Cert Rule: Rule of three + List type: CPE u00a0 Under general direction, the 7335 class supervises the operation, maintenance and repair activities of a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and process machinery and equipment in a large complex facility or in a multi-faceted facility. Supervision exercised: Supervision includes localu00a0 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. 7335 Stationary Engineer 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 subordinate staff and personally participates in the operation, maintenance and repair of pumping, ventilating and heating equipment, including fans, pumps, air-conditioners and auxiliary equipment; maintains and repairs elevators and specialized kitchen, laboratory and laundry equipment and facilities. 2. Operates and maintains high pressure boilers, fans, pumps, refrigeration equipment, electrical generators, air compressors and various other mechanical and electrical plant machines and equipment; makes periodic inspections and tests of machinery and equipment to assure proper operation and determine the necessity for repair or maintenance; cleans, paints and lubricates plant machinery and equipment, as required; checks and repairs automatic temperature and humidity controls and replaces parts, as necessary; repairs and replaces switches and relays on control panels. 3. Supervises the operation of automatic and manually controlled purification and water treatment equipment, including pumps, motors, chemical feeders and filters to control the quality and regulate the flow of water through a treatment plant; conducts water analysis under general supervision to maintain water quality and proper chemical dosage in filtration plant. 4. Prepares shift schedules and work assignments for subordinate personnel; orders supplies, parts and equipment necessary for operation and maintenance activities; takes, records and computes various meter readings reflecting plant operations; answers emergency calls from various locations or departments in connection with heating and ventilating machinery and equipment breakdowns or malfunctions; makes emergency repairs or alterations in such cases; instructs other operating personnel in the proper operation of boilers, fans, heating equipment and boiler feed water treatment. Supplemental Information: Essential Functions require considerable physical effort in the maintenance, repair and operation of plant machinery and equipment; the ability to lift heavy objects. Work environment may require exposure to working conditions where minor abrasions, bruises and burns may be encountered; occasional disagreeable work inside close and dirty spaces. u00a0 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. I.u00a0u00a0 u00a0Education: Completion of a recognized four (4) -year Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship program u00a0And II.u00a0u00a0 Experience: One (1) year experience as a journey-level stationary engineer u00a0And III.u00a0 License and Certification:u00a0 u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Possession of a current Driver License u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for working with heating and ventilating equipment (HVAC) or other refrigeration equipment using CFCs and HCFCs. Substitution: Any one of the following may substitute for the required education and experience: u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Five (5) years verifiable experience as a journey-level stationary engineer -or- u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Graduation from recognized four-year Maritime Academy plus one-year verifiable experience as a journey-level stationary engineer -or- u2022u00a0u00a0 u00a0Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any horsepower plus one-year verifiable experience as an unrestricted licensed Marine Engineer for merchant vessels or one-year verifiable experience shore side as a journey-level stationary engineer. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.u00a0Resumes 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 a lower score. VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:u00a0Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at:u00a0click here (. Every application is reviewed to ensure that it meets the minimum qualifications listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications ( and Verification of Experience and/or Education ( for considerations taken when reviewing applications.u00a0 Note: Falsifying oneu2019s 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. SELECTION PROCEDURES: u00a0u00a0 I. Qualifying Application and Preliminary Questionnaire - Complete the application and preliminary questionnaire thoroughly to avoid disqualification. After you complete the application, you will be prompted to complete the preliminary questionnaire. Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) -u00a0Candidates whose applications are determined to meet the minimum qualifications, may be required to complete a MQSQ that is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. After application information is submitted, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: u00a0 II. Exam Exam Component: 7335 Senior Stationary Engineer Core & Supervisory Exam (weight - 100%)u00a0 This exam will measure knowledge, skills and abilities that include:u00a0 Knowledge of: the methods and procedures necessary to the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical plant machines, tools and equipment; a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and process machinery; applicable shop practices and safety regulations. Ability and Skill to: promote, establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinate personnel, supervisors and management, and with members of the public, various suppliers, Regulatory Agencies and other City departments; prioritize, plan, assign, direct and inspect the activities of subordinate stationary engineers and craft personnel; operate motor vehicles with both automatic and manual automobile transmissions; clearly and effectively communicate orders and information; read, write and understand reports, memorandum, log information, manuals, blueprints and other written communications regarding plant activities; maintain plant operating records and prepare related reports; operate, repair and maintain a variety of pumping, heating, ventilating and similar type plant machinery and equipment. Candidates must achieve passing score on the 7335 Senior Stationary Engineer Core & Supervisory Exam in order to be placed/ranked on the eligible list. This is a standardized multiple-choice examination and in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111.11.4, inspection privileges do not apply to the questions and answers in these examinations. The hiring department may administer additional positions-specific selection procedures to make final hiring decisions. Qualified applicants will be notified by email of the exact time and date of the examinations. Requests for an alternate test date may be considered in limited circumstances and must be submitted to the analyst listed in this announcement within five (5) calendar days of the announcement of the test date. Candidate scores on these examinations may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Eligible List: Applicants that pass the exam will be emailed their scores and rankings on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification, they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Learn more about the Cityu2019s hiring process here: Banked Score: The score that you achieve on the 7335 Senior Stationary Engineer Core & Supervisory Exam shall be valid and

Created: 2026-05-08