TEX - Stationary Engineer - San Francisco Public Library (7334) - 164086

About the role

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is seeking a Stationary Engineer to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and power generating equipment at Library locations, including the Main Library, 27 branch libraries, and two support buildings.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and power generating equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility to ensure the safe, correct and efficient functioning of the facility and equipment.
• Inspects and tests: machinery and equipment for safe, efficient and proper operation by visual and audio inspection during walk-throughs and by standard monitoring; fire prevention equipment to ensure safe and proper functionality.
• Makes entries and keeps records on shift operation by taking and entering gauge readings and accurate water laboratory analysis readings and temperatures on operating log sheets or into a computer data system to ensure preventative maintenance and equipment history.
• 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.
• Contacts, communicates and is required to deal with contractors, building tenants and/or the general public in order to be able to discharge assigned duties.
• 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.
• Performs control tests on water samples to determine chlorine and fluoride residual, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, color, saturation index and flocculation factors; under supervision, conducts water analysis and regulates treatment chemical dosages to maintain water quality in filtration plant, distribution system, or other large complex facility.

Requirements

• Experience and technical knowledge and understanding of Building Mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and fire life safety systems.
• Proficient in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Experience with resolving and diagnosis of mechanical issues; Experience and ability to troubleshoot equipment failures, respond in an efficient and effective approach to repair equipment to minimize downtime and operation of equipment.
• Experience working with potentially hazardous equipment. Knowledge and implementation of safety protocols and procedures, OSHA guidelines and CA safety regulations.
• Experience in monitoring equipment operations, reading and interpreting gauges and meters accurately to ensure optimal operation of equipment; Assess and proactive approach to detect any potential issues.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting heavy equipment, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
• Experience working in a team, with trades, contractors, consultants, and professional staff to effectively resolve maintenance-repair issue through oral and written communication, to report and coordinate projects and tasks.
• Customer service skills, interpersonal skills, active listening, communication and problem-solving skills.

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.
• Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver's License AND 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.

Pay

$132,912 Annually

Schedule

The position will begin with a Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. work schedule to provide initial training on the role. Once the initial training is complete, the normal work schedule for the position may include weekend and evening hours; appointee must be willing to work this schedule.

Benefits

Details on benefits will be provided upon hire.