Maintenance Machinist - City and County of San Francisco - Multiple Departments Citywide (7332) – (T00130)

Company Description

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM.

The purpose of this announcement is to create an eligible list which will be used to fill future vacancies in this classification.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on 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 heighten the quality of life for 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. 

Application Opening: March 18, 2025

Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through April 1 , 2025 and will close any time thereafter.

Recruitment ID: T00130/REF49474Q

Job Description

Under general direction, the Maintenance Machinist performs preventive, routine and emergency maintenance and repair of a variety of heavy and light equipment, related systems and components.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Sets up and operates a variety of machine tools, stationary as well as portable manual machine tools and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) machine tools such as mills, lathes, drills, saws etc.
2. Rebuilds, refinishes, modifies, and/or fabricates replacement parts for pumps, generators, cranes, parking meters, transit vehicles/railway coaches and railway cars, fire alarm boxes, compressors, dredges, pipes lines, barges, ferry terminals and their components.
3. Maintains and repairs a variety of instruments and mechanical equipment, including valves, castings, and various metal parts.
4. Diagnoses, installs, inspects and tests machinery, parts and equipment.
5. Reads and interprets schematic drawings, blueprints, and plans.
6. Prepares and maintains records and forms documenting work performed.
7. Dismantles and assembles light and heavy machines and/or equipment.
8. Manufactures/fabricates parts based on samples.
9. Performs other related duties and responsibilities.

Nature of Work: Some positions may involve exposure to adverse physical and working condition and lifting objects weighing in excess of 70 pounds. Incumbents will be required to work varying hours and/or shifts, including weekends, evening and holidays in a 24 hour/7 days-a week operation.

Qualifications

Experience:

• Completion of a recognized four (4) year Machinist's apprenticeship program and two (2) years of fulltime verifiable experience as a journey- level Maintenance Machinist performing duties equivalent to Job Code 7332 Maintenance Machinist (with primary responsibility in maintenance/repair and machine tool operations) OR
• A combination of trade-related training (certificate program or military training program) and fulltime verifiable experience as a journey-level Maintenance Machinist performing duties equivalent to Job Code 7332 Maintenance Machinist (with primary responsibility in maintenance/repair and machine tool operations) totaling six (6) years AND

License: Possession of a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment

Substitution:

Completion of a CA Division of Apprenticeship Standards recognized Maintenance Machinist apprenticeship program evidenced by issuance of a Certificate of Completion of the apprenticeship program under the appropriate authority will substitute for the six (6) years combined work experience.

Applicants who are anticipated to complete such an apprenticeship program within the 12 months following the filing deadline will be admitted to the examination and will be placed under “general waiver” until the Certificate of Completion is issued.

Notes:

A.  For positions at the Port of San Francisco, the journey-level Maintenance Machinist experience indicated under minimum qualifications #1 and #2 MUST have been in the maintenance and operation of diesel engine  equipment. Applicants who are interested in being considered for the positions at the Port, please list such job duties and equipment in the "Experience" Section of the application.

B.  For positions at the Water Department - Water Supply and Treatment Division, the journey-level Maintenance Machinist experience indicated under minimum qualifications #1 and #2 MUST have been in the maintenance and operation of valves 24” or greater, va