Job Description

Company Description
Appointment Type
Permanent Exempt, full-time position up to three years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Department Head. Company Description The Mission of the Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people of San Francisco from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous material incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values health, wellness, and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination.


Under general direction, manages and directs personnel in the safe operation, maintenance and repair of 44 fire stations, SFFD Headquarters, Division of Training Folsom and Treasure Island, Ambulance deployment center, Evans supply warehouse, Bureau of Equipment building, Fire Prevention satellite office, and surrounding grounds, including physical properties, machinery, equipment and other pertinent inside and outside facilities; maintains environmental health and safety compliance in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervision includes local administrative control and work assignments of personnel. Supervisory stationary engineers and Craft workers. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND 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. Manages and coordinates activities and personnel engaged in the general maintenance and repair of all buildings and grounds. 2. Plans and directs facility maintenance, renovation and capital improvement projects and related programs; assigns duties to all permanent craft and building trade mechanics, operating engineers and maintenance personnel engaged in the upkeep and operations of buildings and adjacent grounds; inspects and certifies as to satisfactory completion of work done by city shops or crafts under private contract prior to certification for payment. 3. Confers with the administrator, department heads, city departments, contractors, outside organizations, tenants, the public and others concerned to effectuate necessary coordination required in the satisfactory functioning of maintenance and operational activities. 4. Designs, monitors and maintains building management and maintenance systems, operational procedures and records using applicable software; plans and supervises the repair, maintenance and alteration of mechanical and electrical systems; advises administrator and department heads on specific operational or mechanical features of complex equipment and systems. 5. Acts in behalf of the administrator or department head during various engineering and architectural design projects pertaining to the replacement or repair of major machinery, equipment and systems; coordinates various operations in connection with their installation. 6. Supervises all areas of operations including steam and electrical power generation and distribution, refrigeration and air conditioning, laundry and kitchen equipment, elevators, repair shops and related mechanical, electrical, pumping, heating, ventilation and plant machinery. 7. Prepares budgets, proposals, job estimates, and other reports or correspondence for activities supervised; develops and recommends requirements for personnel, materials, supplies and equipment; subsequently is responsible for expenditures for professional and nonprofessional services and purchase of operational materials and supplies within budgetary allocations. 8. Supervises the maintenance and routine care of the landscaped areas adjacent to all buildings including care of trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns; supervises the maintenance of all pedestrian walks, roadways and automobile parking areas; and directs the removal of hazardous material 9. On call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, if needed. 10. Acts as a first response to survey emergencies for all SFFD facilities. 11. Assist with Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond projects for SFFD facilities. 12. Assist Bureau of Equipment with special projects and at greater alarms. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: The various crafts associated with mechanical operation and maintenance aspects of large plant machinery, equipment and systems; building maintenance and repair practices and procedures and the operation and maintenance requirements of associated machinery and equipment including heating, ventilating, electrical, construction, plumbing, landscape architecture, computer monitoring and control, power plant and other utility equipment used in the repair and maintenance of public buildings, equipment, machinery, systems, and adjacent grounds; local, state and federal guidelines for regulation and compliance pertaining to building maintenance and environmental health and safety. Ability and Skill to: Plan, organize and direct comprehensive building and operational maintenance programs and projects including the development of maintenance standards; coordinate maintenance services with the operation of other building services and activities; work effectively with administrative personnel, subordinate supervisory employees, various craft personnel, representatives of outside agencies and groups and the public; effectively communicate both orally and in writing; analyze problems, develop solutions and prioritize various projects and continuous activities; utilize applicable computer software.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Eight (8) years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, pumping, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and related plant machinery and systems found in large industrial, production, commercial or institutional buildings; of which four (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity directing the operation and maintenance activities of subordinate personnel. License and Certification: Possession of a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for working with heating and ventilating equipment (HVAC) or other refrigeration equipment using CFC\'s and HCFC\'s. Possession of a valid class \xe2\x80\x9cC\xe2\x80\x9d Driver License. Desirable Qualifications:

• ICS 300 and 400 certifications
• Knowledgeable with construction and commissioning of new buildings.
• Knowledgeable working in high-risk emergency essential facilities.
• Knowledgeable working with firefighter breathing air systems. (SCBA)
• Knowledgeable working with emergency hand radios

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 https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements\xe2\x80\x9d Note: Falsifying one\xe2\x80\x99s 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. Verification of work experience typically must be on the employer\xe2\x80\x99s letterhead, and must include the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s name, job title, description of job duties, dates of service, and signature of the employer. San Francisco City and County employees do not need to submit verification of their City employment, but must submit verification of outside experience. San Francisco City and County employees will not receive credit for experience obtained outside of their classification unless recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Rule 110.9.1. 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 or disqualification. Selection Procedure After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Depending upon the applicant pool the San Francisco Fire Department may elect to utilize additional selection criteria on a qualifying or pass/fail basis. Examples of such criteria may include: Screening of Applications: Application will be screened for relevant qualifying experience and education. Only those candidates deemed best qualified will continue in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.
Oral/Performance Examination: Applicants deemed best qualified will be invited to participate in the remaining selection procedures. Applicants will be tested to determine their relative knowledge, skill, and ability levels in job-related areas. These may include but are not limited to: Oral and written communication ability.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• 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

Application Opening: 04/18/2023 Application Filing Deadline: 05/02/2023 Compensation Range: $81.3875 Hourly / $169,286 Yearly Recruitment ID: PEX-7120-130801
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible. 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.