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Pattern Maker (7358) - Transit, Rail Maintenance - San Francisco Municipal Trans
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Overview
This is a San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 411A. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/.
The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Application Opening:
Monday, September 29, 2025
Application Deadline:
Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Monday, November 3, 2025 and will close anytime thereafter.
Division:
Transit
Section/Unit:
Rail Maintenance
Work hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Work arrangement:
Onsite
Salary range:
$134,602 annually
The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.
Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco. Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.
Job Description Under general supervision, the 7358 Pattern Maker performs skilled work in connection with the fabrication, alteration, maintenance and repair of a variety of patterns for the manufacture of castings. The 7358 Pattern Maker is distinguished from 7344 Carpenter by the former’s responsibility to manufacture and maintain patterns of objects to be cast and special wooden parts.
Responsibilities
Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models; calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys.
Repairs and corrects broken or damaged pattern equipment to compensate for defects in castings; replaces, repairs, and transports pattern parts, materials, and equipment throughout the city.
Maintains pattern tools, shop machinery, and equipment.
Constructs wood and metal pattern tools, machinery, equipment, and castings.
Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
Makes filing cabinets and office equipment.
Reviews specifications for new machinery or equipment, including estimating labor, parts, and related costs.
Constructs and repairs fire department ladders, tools, special wooden parts for cable cars and antique street cars, plaques, and other equipment according to specifications.
Inspects and provides quality control over castings delivered by vendors.
Nature of work:
Continuous close attention and working within very close tolerances; some physical effort and manual dexterity; exposure to working conditions where minor and major injuries may occur.
Qualifications Education:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination);
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in pattern making. Experience must include interpreting blueprints and drawings, calculating shrinkages or dimensions and laying out, and constructing and maintaining wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes;
AND
License and Certification:
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.
Substitution:
Completion of a recognized pattern making apprenticeship program may substitute for the two (2) years of experience in pattern making.
Verification of Education and Experience:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
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://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one’s 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.
Additional Information Selection Procedures:
(General Exam Process)
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Oral/Performance Examination
(Weight - 100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered an oral/performance examination designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas.
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption as directed.
The duration of the eligible list/score report resulting from this examination process will be
12 months
and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 411A.35.1. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute abuse of discretion by the Director of Transportation. Appeals must be submitted to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the SFMTA
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
Statement
SFMTA Employee Wellness Program
How to Apply All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources and at the City Career Center. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notifications@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received. Retain this confirmation email for your records.
If you have any questions, you may contact Angela Ng at Angela.Ng@sfmta.com. Recruitment ID: PBT-7358-159788
AN | PBT-7358-159788 | Entrance
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of protected characteristics.
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The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.
Application Opening:
Monday, September 29, 2025
Application Deadline:
Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Monday, November 3, 2025 and will close anytime thereafter.
Division:
Transit
Section/Unit:
Rail Maintenance
Work hours:
Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Work arrangement:
Onsite
Salary range:
$134,602 annually
The SFMTA, a department of the City and County of San Francisco, oversees Muni (the historic Municipal Railway), parking and traffic, bicycling, walking and taxis. Over one million people get around San Francisco and rely on us to ensure safe and reliable travel.
Our Vision: Excellent transportation choices for San Francisco. Our Mission: We connect San Francisco through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system.
Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.
Job Description Under general supervision, the 7358 Pattern Maker performs skilled work in connection with the fabrication, alteration, maintenance and repair of a variety of patterns for the manufacture of castings. The 7358 Pattern Maker is distinguished from 7344 Carpenter by the former’s responsibility to manufacture and maintain patterns of objects to be cast and special wooden parts.
Responsibilities
Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models; calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys.
Repairs and corrects broken or damaged pattern equipment to compensate for defects in castings; replaces, repairs, and transports pattern parts, materials, and equipment throughout the city.
Maintains pattern tools, shop machinery, and equipment.
Constructs wood and metal pattern tools, machinery, equipment, and castings.
Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
Makes filing cabinets and office equipment.
Reviews specifications for new machinery or equipment, including estimating labor, parts, and related costs.
Constructs and repairs fire department ladders, tools, special wooden parts for cable cars and antique street cars, plaques, and other equipment according to specifications.
Inspects and provides quality control over castings delivered by vendors.
Nature of work:
Continuous close attention and working within very close tolerances; some physical effort and manual dexterity; exposure to working conditions where minor and major injuries may occur.
Qualifications Education:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination);
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in pattern making. Experience must include interpreting blueprints and drawings, calculating shrinkages or dimensions and laying out, and constructing and maintaining wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes;
AND
License and Certification:
Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license at time of appointment.
Substitution:
Completion of a recognized pattern making apprenticeship program may substitute for the two (2) years of experience in pattern making.
Verification of Education and Experience:
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
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://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
Note: Falsifying one’s 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.
Additional Information Selection Procedures:
(General Exam Process)
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:
Oral/Performance Examination
(Weight - 100%): Candidates deemed eligible and admitted to the examination process will be administered an oral/performance examination designed to measure knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas.
Eligible List/Score Report:
A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption as directed.
The duration of the eligible list/score report resulting from this examination process will be
12 months
and may be extended with the approval of the Director of Transportation.
To find Departments which use this classification, please see the city’s Position Counts by Job Codes and Departments.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 411A.35.1. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute abuse of discretion by the Director of Transportation. Appeals must be submitted to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the SFMTA
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
Statement
SFMTA Employee Wellness Program
How to Apply All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
Computers are available for the public to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources and at the City Career Center. Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from notifications@smartrecruiters.com that their online application has been received. Retain this confirmation email for your records.
If you have any questions, you may contact Angela Ng at Angela.Ng@sfmta.com. Recruitment ID: PBT-7358-159788
AN | PBT-7358-159788 | Entrance
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of protected characteristics.
#J-18808-Ljbffr