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Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant (Job Code 7372)
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Job Description
Company Description
APPOINTMENT TYPE:
This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of this appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
Applicants who are interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since the announcement may close at any time, but will not close any sooner than 5:00 pm on September 29, 2025.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees working in seven counties with a combined annual operating budget of over $900 million.
Our Mission:
To provide our customers with high-quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.
Our Vision:
We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at
https://www.sfpuc.org/ .
We value our infrastructure, programs, and most importantly, our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.
Job Description
The 7372 Stationary Engineers work in two divisions, Operations and Maintenance, and we currently have openings in both divisions.
The 7372 Stationary Engineer, under general supervision during an assigned shift, is responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of complex machinery and equipment in a sewage disposal plant or pumping station, following established plant operations, methods, and procedures; maintaining and preparing routine plant operations records and reports; and performing related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
Makes regular visual, audio, olfactory, and tactile inspections and/or manual tests of all plant machinery and equipment, including auxiliary equipment, in an assigned area or pumping station, maintaining logs and records of required maintenance, completed maintenance, equipment, and work order history by taking periodic readings of gauges and meters to ensure that the sewage plant is working safely, efficiently, and properly; and to provide an accurate record of maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and work order history.
Performs a variety of manual tasks requiring the handling of equipment exposed to raw sewage; collects and performs simple assessments of raw sewage and chemical samples on a prescribed schedule at specific locations by making chemical and physical assessments to assess the efficiency of the treatment processes and to ensure compliance with the NPDES Permit (Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Permit).
Operates, inspects, maintains, overhauls, and makes major and minor repairs to a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, process machinery, and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant or pumping station, including pumps, bar racks, grit collectors, conveyors and washers, chlorinators, evaporators and storage tanks, sludge collectors, drive units, deodorizing equipment, and a wide variety of metering and recording devices to assure the safety and efficiency of equipment and facilities; includes lubricating and greasing machinery and equipment; cleaning and maintaining machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety and equipment reliability.
Inspects sewage pipelines, tanks, and gates to check the condition of equipment, for infiltration and blockage of debris and build-up of mineral deposits, etc., by draining tanks, monitoring pressure and flow indicators, and visual inspection to determine any problem areas to ensure proper operation.
Operates, inspects, and maintains solids treatment and flocculating chemical systems by monitoring and adjusting flow indicators or controllers, visual inspection, and analysis of samples to ensure optimum treatment.
Operates, inspects, and maintains disinfection and dechlorination systems by performing tests and analyzing samples to determine proper chemical dosages to ensure that effluent or final discharge meets Regional and State pollution control requirements.
May assist in training and supervising the work of apprentices or other trainees by oral instruction and hands-on demonstration in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment processes to ensure competent performance of required skills by apprentices and other trainees.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people with the following:
Four years of verifiable journey-level Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator, and/or Plant Mechanic experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical plant machinery of wastewater treatment plants, government establishments, hospitals, industrial, production, or commercial buildings; OR
Completion of a recognized four-year stationary engineer Apprenticeship Program; OR
Graduation from a recognized four-year Maritime Academy with a degree in Engineering or technology; OR
Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any unrestricted horsepower (experience as an Oiler or Firetender will not be accepted); OR
Possession of an FAA Airframe or Power Plant Certificate and four years of verifiable experience in an Airframe or Powerplant mechanic or maintenance technician capacity that utilizes the certificate; AND
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education
In addition to the above Minimum Qualifications, all positions in the Operations Division at the PUC will require at least a Grade Level I Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate or an Operator-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board,
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov , upon appointment to a position.
If hired with an OIT (Operator-in-Training) Certificate, upon expiration of the OIT Certificate, the Operator must have a California Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate; within two years, the operator is required to obtain a California Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. If hired with a California Grade I Certificate, within two years of appointment, the operator must obtain a California Grade II Certificate.
Employees assigned to the Maintenance Section of the PUC who do not fulfill the above requirements will be required to obtain a California Water Environment Association Grade I Mechanical Technology Certificate within two years of hire.
Failure to meet the requirements may be grounds for termination or dismissal.
Passing the exam to obtain a California Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six years of appointment is highly encouraged.
Employees will be required to pass a State-mandated Respirator Medical Examination annually and be clean-shaven as required for respirator use.
For Operator positions, candidates are required to obtain six educational points as defined by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. More details are available at
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certificati...
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
California Grade III, or higher, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
4-year bachelor’s degree
2-year associate’s degree
Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification during the recruitment process. More information at
https://sfdhr.org/information .
Additional Information
7372 Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant - Compensation
Information About the Hiring Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Conviction History
All City and County of San Francisco employees are Disaster Service Workers and must complete related training. Employment requires a loyalty oath and the completion of disaster-related training.
Applications are only accepted online via
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ . Follow the instructions to apply.
Applicants are responsible for keeping their email addresses current and ensuring CCSF emails are not blocked. Confirmation emails are sent upon application receipt. If you do not receive it, your application may not have been submitted successfully.
If you encounter issues, visit Smart Recruiter's FAQs or email supportfeedback@smartr.me. Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for best results.
Exam Analyst:
Contact David Jung at
DJung@sfwater.org
for questions about the recruitment or application process.
Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required for certain applicants. Positive results may restrict employment in safety-sensitive positions for six months.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of protected categories.
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Company Description
APPOINTMENT TYPE:
This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of this appointment shall not exceed 36 months.
Applicants who are interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible since the announcement may close at any time, but will not close any sooner than 5:00 pm on September 29, 2025.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)
Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees working in seven counties with a combined annual operating budget of over $900 million.
Our Mission:
To provide our customers with high-quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.
Our Vision:
We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at
https://www.sfpuc.org/ .
We value our infrastructure, programs, and most importantly, our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.
Job Description
The 7372 Stationary Engineers work in two divisions, Operations and Maintenance, and we currently have openings in both divisions.
The 7372 Stationary Engineer, under general supervision during an assigned shift, is responsible for operating and maintaining a wide variety of complex machinery and equipment in a sewage disposal plant or pumping station, following established plant operations, methods, and procedures; maintaining and preparing routine plant operations records and reports; and performing related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
Makes regular visual, audio, olfactory, and tactile inspections and/or manual tests of all plant machinery and equipment, including auxiliary equipment, in an assigned area or pumping station, maintaining logs and records of required maintenance, completed maintenance, equipment, and work order history by taking periodic readings of gauges and meters to ensure that the sewage plant is working safely, efficiently, and properly; and to provide an accurate record of maintenance, preventive maintenance, equipment, and work order history.
Performs a variety of manual tasks requiring the handling of equipment exposed to raw sewage; collects and performs simple assessments of raw sewage and chemical samples on a prescribed schedule at specific locations by making chemical and physical assessments to assess the efficiency of the treatment processes and to ensure compliance with the NPDES Permit (Pollution Discharge Elimination System, Permit).
Operates, inspects, maintains, overhauls, and makes major and minor repairs to a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, process machinery, and equipment in a wastewater treatment plant or pumping station, including pumps, bar racks, grit collectors, conveyors and washers, chlorinators, evaporators and storage tanks, sludge collectors, drive units, deodorizing equipment, and a wide variety of metering and recording devices to assure the safety and efficiency of equipment and facilities; includes lubricating and greasing machinery and equipment; cleaning and maintaining machinery, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety and equipment reliability.
Inspects sewage pipelines, tanks, and gates to check the condition of equipment, for infiltration and blockage of debris and build-up of mineral deposits, etc., by draining tanks, monitoring pressure and flow indicators, and visual inspection to determine any problem areas to ensure proper operation.
Operates, inspects, and maintains solids treatment and flocculating chemical systems by monitoring and adjusting flow indicators or controllers, visual inspection, and analysis of samples to ensure optimum treatment.
Operates, inspects, and maintains disinfection and dechlorination systems by performing tests and analyzing samples to determine proper chemical dosages to ensure that effluent or final discharge meets Regional and State pollution control requirements.
May assist in training and supervising the work of apprentices or other trainees by oral instruction and hands-on demonstration in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment processes to ensure competent performance of required skills by apprentices and other trainees.
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people with the following:
Four years of verifiable journey-level Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator, and/or Plant Mechanic experience in operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical plant machinery of wastewater treatment plants, government establishments, hospitals, industrial, production, or commercial buildings; OR
Completion of a recognized four-year stationary engineer Apprenticeship Program; OR
Graduation from a recognized four-year Maritime Academy with a degree in Engineering or technology; OR
Possession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any unrestricted horsepower (experience as an Oiler or Firetender will not be accepted); OR
Possession of an FAA Airframe or Power Plant Certificate and four years of verifiable experience in an Airframe or Powerplant mechanic or maintenance technician capacity that utilizes the certificate; AND
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Notes on Qualifying Experience and Education
In addition to the above Minimum Qualifications, all positions in the Operations Division at the PUC will require at least a Grade Level I Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate or an Operator-in-Training Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board,
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov , upon appointment to a position.
If hired with an OIT (Operator-in-Training) Certificate, upon expiration of the OIT Certificate, the Operator must have a California Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate; within two years, the operator is required to obtain a California Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. If hired with a California Grade I Certificate, within two years of appointment, the operator must obtain a California Grade II Certificate.
Employees assigned to the Maintenance Section of the PUC who do not fulfill the above requirements will be required to obtain a California Water Environment Association Grade I Mechanical Technology Certificate within two years of hire.
Failure to meet the requirements may be grounds for termination or dismissal.
Passing the exam to obtain a California Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six years of appointment is highly encouraged.
Employees will be required to pass a State-mandated Respirator Medical Examination annually and be clean-shaven as required for respirator use.
For Operator positions, candidates are required to obtain six educational points as defined by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. More details are available at
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certificati...
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
California Grade III, or higher, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
4-year bachelor’s degree
2-year associate’s degree
Verification of Education and Experience:
Applicants may be required to submit verification during the recruitment process. More information at
https://sfdhr.org/information .
Additional Information
7372 Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant - Compensation
Information About the Hiring Process
Equal Employment Opportunity
Conviction History
All City and County of San Francisco employees are Disaster Service Workers and must complete related training. Employment requires a loyalty oath and the completion of disaster-related training.
Applications are only accepted online via
https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ . Follow the instructions to apply.
Applicants are responsible for keeping their email addresses current and ensuring CCSF emails are not blocked. Confirmation emails are sent upon application receipt. If you do not receive it, your application may not have been submitted successfully.
If you encounter issues, visit Smart Recruiter's FAQs or email supportfeedback@smartr.me. Use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge for best results.
Exam Analyst:
Contact David Jung at
DJung@sfwater.org
for questions about the recruitment or application process.
Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required for certain applicants. Positive results may restrict employment in safety-sensitive positions for six months.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of protected categories.
#J-18808-Ljbffr