Asian Art Museum
Stationary Engineer (temporary)
Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
The City and County of San Francisco is hiring for a Stationary Engineer (7334) at the Asian Art Museum.
Please apply directly to the City and County of San Francisco:
https://us.smrtr.io/42J_s About: • Application Opening: 8/5/2025 • Application Filing Deadline: 8/20/2025 • Recruitment ID: RTF0158775-01153189 • Job Code and Title: 7334-Stationary Engineer • Fill Type: Temporary Exempt
Appointment Type: This position is limited to 1040 hours per fiscal year or full-time for no longer than 6 months. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. Welcome to the Asian Art Museum, the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture. Experience the rich diversity of the 48 countries of the Asian continent and the worldwide Asian diaspora through our collection of more than 20,000 artworks. From major archaeological discoveries to innovative work by contemporary artists, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco celebrates the important contributions of Asian and Asian American artists to art’s history — and to its future. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at 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 heightening 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. This role is based at the Asian Art Museum. Job Description Stationary Engineers operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility. They ensure that all equipment, machinery, and systems are functioning normally and safely, and comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
STATIONARY ENGINEER POSITION AND JOB 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 may be required to operate computerized building management systems, preventative or predictive maintenance computer systems or Computerized Data Gathering System (SCADA). 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; water storage and multiple distribution systems, high pressure zones, wood and steel storage tanks, pumps and relief valves, and samples of water. 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; and changes charts and recordings accordingly. 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. 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 may also be required to perform water analysis on water/wastewater as required by the State of California; performs boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests, including pH, alkalinity TDS, etc., to monitor and control growth of organisms in water. Nature of Work: Hours will be based on operational need and there is no guarantee of work assignment/hours. Work hours will include weekend shifts. Applicants will be assigned to shifts at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102). 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. Experience as an oiler or firefighter will not be accepted as qualifying experience. License and Certification Possession of a valid California Driver 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 Essential Functions require considerable physical effort in the repair and upkeep of machinery and equipment, and 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. Upon appointment to employment, and then on an 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.
Please apply directly to the City and County of San Francisco:
https://us.smrtr.io/42J_s Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights
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https://us.smrtr.io/42J_s About: • Application Opening: 8/5/2025 • Application Filing Deadline: 8/20/2025 • Recruitment ID: RTF0158775-01153189 • Job Code and Title: 7334-Stationary Engineer • Fill Type: Temporary Exempt
Appointment Type: This position is limited to 1040 hours per fiscal year or full-time for no longer than 6 months. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. Welcome to the Asian Art Museum, the world’s leading museum dedicated to connecting global audiences with Asian and Asian American art and culture. Experience the rich diversity of the 48 countries of the Asian continent and the worldwide Asian diaspora through our collection of more than 20,000 artworks. From major archaeological discoveries to innovative work by contemporary artists, the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco celebrates the important contributions of Asian and Asian American artists to art’s history — and to its future. San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, at 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 heightening 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. This role is based at the Asian Art Museum. Job Description Stationary Engineers operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility. They ensure that all equipment, machinery, and systems are functioning normally and safely, and comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
STATIONARY ENGINEER POSITION AND JOB 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 may be required to operate computerized building management systems, preventative or predictive maintenance computer systems or Computerized Data Gathering System (SCADA). 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; water storage and multiple distribution systems, high pressure zones, wood and steel storage tanks, pumps and relief valves, and samples of water. 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; and changes charts and recordings accordingly. 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. 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 may also be required to perform water analysis on water/wastewater as required by the State of California; performs boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests, including pH, alkalinity TDS, etc., to monitor and control growth of organisms in water. Nature of Work: Hours will be based on operational need and there is no guarantee of work assignment/hours. Work hours will include weekend shifts. Applicants will be assigned to shifts at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (200 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102). 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. Experience as an oiler or firefighter will not be accepted as qualifying experience. License and Certification Possession of a valid California Driver 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 Essential Functions require considerable physical effort in the repair and upkeep of machinery and equipment, and 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. Upon appointment to employment, and then on an 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.
Please apply directly to the City and County of San Francisco:
https://us.smrtr.io/42J_s Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the
Know Your Rights
notice from the Department of Labor.
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