Job Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening:  Friday , July 05, 2024
Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Friday, July 12, 2024, and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $180,518 Annually
Recruitment ID: TEX-7120-148859 , RTF0148854-01156524

Appointment Type:  Temporary-Exempt (TEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

The Building Design and Construction Division
The Building Design and Construction Division of San Francisco Public Works, led by the City Architect, provides architectural and landscape design services, comprehensive building planning, project and construction management, contract support and compliance monitoring, materials testing and hazardous materials investigation for the development of new – and the upgrading of existing ­– civic buildings, facilities and urban landscapes to create a more resilient city.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Superintendent (7120) within our Building Design and Construction Division (BDC).

Job Description

As a Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, you’ll oversee personnel responsible for safely operating, maintaining, and repairing a group of buildings and their surrounding grounds. This includes managing physical properties, machinery, equipment, and other relevant indoor and outdoor facilities while ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations at the local, state, and federal levels.

Important and Essential Duties:
As a Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Managing and coordinating activities and personnel engaged in the general maintenance and repair of all buildings and grounds.
• Planning and directing facility maintenance, renovation, and capital improvement projects and related programs.
• Assigning duties to all craft and building trade mechanics, operating engineers, and maintenance personnel engaged in the upkeep and operations of buildings and adjacent grounds.
• Inspect and certify as to satisfactory completion of work done by city shops or crafts under private contract prior to certification for payment.
• Conferring with the administrator, department heads, city departments, contractors, outside organizations, tenants, the public, and other stakeholders to effectuate necessary coordination required in the satisfactory functioning of maintenance and operational activities.
• Designing, monitoring, and maintaining building management and maintenance systems, operational procedures, and records using applicable software.
•  Planning and supervising the repair, maintenance, and alteration of mechanical and electrical systems; advise administrator and department heads on specific operational or mechanical features of complex equipment and systems.
• Acting on behalf of the administrator or department head during various engineering and architectural design projects of the replacement or repair of major machinery, equipment, and systems; coordinate various operations in connection with their installation.
• Supervising various areas of operations including steam and electrical power generation and distribution, refrigeration and air conditioning, laundry and kitchen equipment, elevators, repair shops, and related mechanical, electrical, pumping, heating, ventilation, and plant machinery.
• Preparing budgets, proposals, job estimates, and other reports or correspondence for activities being supervised.
• Developing and recommending requirements for personnel, materials, supplies, and equipment; subsequently is responsible for expenditures for professional and nonprofessional services and purchase of operational materials and supplies within budgetary allocations.
• Supervising the maintenance and routine care of the landscaped areas adjacent to all buildings including the care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and lawns; supervise the maintenance of all pedestrian walks, roadways and automobile parking areas; and direct the removal of hazardous materials.

Supplemental information: May operate a departmental motor vehicle to attend meetings, transport parts, equipment or staff.

Qualifications

Minimum

Qualifications

:

Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience operating, maintaining and repairing a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, pumping, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration and related plant machinery and systems found in large industrial, production, commercial or institutional buildings; of which four (4) years must have been in a supervisory capacity directing the operation and maintenance activities of subordinate personnel.

License and Certification:

• Possession of a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for working with heating and ventilating equipment (HVAC) or other refrigeration equipment using CFC's and HCFC's.
• Possession of a valid class C Driver License.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
Valid Driver’s License: Applicants  must possess a valid Class C State of California driver’s license with  no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role. 

Desirable

Qualifications

:
The stated desirable

qualifications

may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Experience in preparation and management of budgets and schedules for capital projects.
• Experience in FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) procurement.
• Knowledge of asset management and building maintenance.
• Understanding of capital projects planning and management and operational requirements.
• Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:  .

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum

qualifications

must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum

qualifications

.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

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.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the

qualifications

of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose

qualifications

most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum

Qualifications

(MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum

qualifications

.

Applicants who meet the minimum

qualifications

are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information

Additional Information

Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.  Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Eric Chan, at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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