Engineer, Sewage Plant

Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant (TPV 7372) (SFO) (160266)Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal.Department: San Francisco International AirportJob class: 7372-Stationary Engineer, Sewage PlantSalary range: $141,310.00 - $141,310.00Role type: Temporary Provisional Permanent Civil ServiceHours: Full-timeExam type: Contact us for more informationRule: Contact us for more informationList type: Contact us for more informationSpecific InformationApplication Opening: October 20, 2025Application Deadline: July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM PSTSalary Range: $141,310.00Recruitment ID: TPV–7372–160266Type of Appointment: Provisional (TPV). A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three years.OrganizationSan Francisco International Airport (SFO) is an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco with a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. SFO is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer and is recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability, equity, and forward‑thinking infrastructure.The mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and the planet come first.This position is a journey‑level Stationary Engineer who will operate and maintain a wide variety of complex machinery and equipment in a sewage treatment plant.Essential FunctionsMakes regular visual, audio, olfactory and tactile inspections and/or manual tests of all plant machinery and equipment, including auxiliary equipment, maintaining logs and records of required maintenance.Performs a variety of manual tasks requiring 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 ensure compliance with the NPDES Permit.Operates, inspects, maintains, overhauls and makes major and minor repairs to a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, process machinery and equipment, including pumps, grit collectors, conveyors, chlorinators, evaporators, storage tanks, sludge collectors, drive units, deodorizing equipment, metering devices to assure safety and efficiency.Inspects sewage pipelines, tanks and gates to check for infiltration and blockage of debris and build‑up of mineral deposits by draining tanks, monitoring pressure and flow indicators and visual inspection to determine problem areas.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 meet regional and state pollution control requirements.May assist in training and supervising apprentices or other trainees by oral instruction and hands‑on demonstration in the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment processes.Perform duties as listed in the 7372 Stationary Engineer, Sewage Plant class specification.QualificationsFour (4) years of verifiable journey‑level Stationary Engineer, Plant Operator and/or Plant Mechanic experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical plant machinery of a wastewater treatment plant, government establishment, hospital, industrial, production, or commercial building; ORCompletion of a recognized four‑year Stationary Engineer Apprenticeship Program; ORGraduation from a recognized four‑year Maritime Academy with a degree in Engineering or Technology; ORPossession of at least a 3rd Assistant Marine Engineer's License of any unrestricted horsepower; ORPossession of an FAA Airframe or Power Plant Certificate and four (4) years of verifiable experience in an Airframe or Powerplant mechanic or maintenance technician capacity that utilizes the certificate.License and CertificationPossession of a valid driver's license; ANDGrade I or higher California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, or Grade I or higher California Water Environment Mechanical Technology Certificate.Desirable QualificationsGrade II or higher California Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.California Advanced Water Treatment Operator Certificate (AWTO).Experience working in a wastewater treatment plant.Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.Applicants may be required to submit verification documentation during the recruitment and selection process. Verification of education and experience may be required at any point, and the candidate must provide verifiable evidence to meet the minimum qualifications.Verification: Applicants are required to attach verification documentation when submitting their application.Selection ProceduresThe selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to the minimum requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to evaluate qualifications.NotesApplicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps in the selection procedure.Additional InformationTransportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Clearance: Candidates are required to undergo a criminal history check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment to determine eligibility for security clearance and may be required to undergo drug/alcohol screening.Customs Clearance: This position requires qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area. The incumbent must submit an application for, successfully acquire and maintain a Customs Access Seal.Medical Examination: Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.#J-18808-Ljbffr