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Stationary Engineer - 7334 - PEX

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Job Class: 7334 Stationary Engineer
Salary Range: $104,049-109,004/annually
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (what does this mean?)
Length of Appointment: 36 Months
Hours: Full Time / Full Year

Who We Are

The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is the seventh largest school district in California, serving more than 54,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the city of San Francisco every year. We aim for every student who attends SFUSD schools to discover his or her spark, along with a strong sense of self and purpose, and that all students graduate from high school ready for college and career, and equipped with the skills, capacities and dispositions outlined in SFUSD’s Graduate Profile.  Every day in our quest to achieve this mission we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.

What It Means to Work Here

The SFUSD community is unified by our Core Values:

  • Student-centered: We put students’ needs first
  • Fearless: We persist through challenges
  • United: We celebrate and build on each other’s strengths
  • Social Justice: We stand with those most vulnerable in our community
  • Diversity-driven: We respect and seek to understand each person

 

We are also inspired by Vision 2025, which captures our aspirations and vision for the future of public education in San Francisco. Alongside the District’s strategic plan, Transform Learning. Transform Lives. SFUSD is reimagining how public education will change over the next decade to meet the dynamic future of San Francisco. As a CORE district, SFUSD is also a leader in critical systems change for more comprehensive school accountability and innovations that help strengthen the instructional core, which is the foundation of our strategic plan and Vision 2025.  

Who We Want

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission steeped in equity, and who are motivated to unleash our children’s potential. We want people who are strong collaborators, skilled communicators, problem solvers, and who are comfortable in a community of continuous learning. Under general supervision, journey-level Stationary Engineers operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, auxiliary plant machinery and equipment and computerized building management and maintenance systems, in a large, complex or multi-faceted facility.

 

Essential functions of the class include:
● Ensure that all equipment, machinery and systems are functioning normally and safely
● Comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations when operating machinery and equipment
● Troubleshoot and making operating repairs and adjustments to boilers, H.V.A.C. chillers, refrigeration systems, controls (DDC), and other machinery
● Maintain and repair HVAC related institutional instruments, equipment and specialized machines and apparatuses
● Carry out and explain established plant operations, methods, and procedures; preparing routine plant records and reports (CMMS)
● 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
● Interface with contractors, and site administrators
● 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
● Respond to potentially hazardous situations
● Perform related duties as required

 

The strongest candidates will have:
● Knowledge of San Francisco’s public schools/urban public schools and a passionate belief in SFUSD’s commitment to instructional leadership as a lever toward delivering on the SFUSD Graduate Profile
● A strong record of managing organizational change and initiating key innovations
● Strong analytic and systems thinking necessary to interpret data to inform goals and strategy, as well as build infrastructure where none exists
● Ability to work effectively across multiple functions and roles within a complex organization
● A proven record of effectively planning, organizing, and using resources to take action and achieve goals
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with senior-level district staff and colleagues
● Experience and success with effective written and verbal communication
● Ability to work effectively in difficult situations that involve confidential and sensitive matters
● Strong computer skills including Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Meet)
● Ability to lift heavy objects
● Ability to work in environment where minor abrasions, bruises, and burns may be encountered

Minimum Qualifications

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
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

Supplemental Information

Experience as an oiler or firefighter will not be accepted as qualifying experience.

Essential Functions require: considerable physical effort in the repair and upkeep of machinery and equipment; and 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.

Upon appointment to employment, and then on annual basis, employees may be required to pass a State mandated respirator Medical Examination and be clean shaven for respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus fittings. Employees must pass CPR training annually and First Aid every three (3) years.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $104,049-109,004/annually commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

  • Visit www.careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application.  
  • If you have previously applied to a job on JobAps, you will be prompted to “select an application to copy;” please select any previous application: you will have the opportunity to update the application and your resume; if you have not previously applied you will be prompted to create a new account
  • You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references and any applicable credentials or licenses   
  • Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

 

Verification

Applicants 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 http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

 

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland

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