9232-Airport Central Plant Superintendent - SFO (158450)

Company Description

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply immediately.  Please be advised that interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025
Annual Salary: $194,558  (one step - flat rate) 
Recruitment ID: PBT-9232-158450

San Francisco International Airport (SFO), an enterprise department of the City and County of San Francisco, has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees and is committed to being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive employer.

SFO is more than an airport—we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability, equity, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience.

Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive.

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Job Description

Role Description

Under general direction:, supervises the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of a wide variety of mobile and stationary machinery, equipment, and mechanical facilities in buildings, structures, and adjacent areas at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Examples of Important and Essential Duties:

1. Supervises the operation and maintenance of stationary mechanical machinery and equipment at the San Francisco International Airport; develops and implements maintenance, repair, and overhaul methods and procedures.
2. Schedules routine servicing of plant equipment such as lubrication of machinery, washing down sewage pumping station sumps, cleaning filtration air ducts and filters, and tests of emergency equipment.
3. Maintains detailed records of mechanical equipment, including machinery history, model, serial numbers, local dealers' name and address, repair data and cost of maintenance and repairs; prepares and reviews operational, maintenance, and repair reports.
4. Inspects mechanical equipment to determine its operating condition; participates in major repair work as required, and gives final approval.
5. Compiles specifications and requisitions for repair work to be done on mechanical equipment by outside contractors.
6. Confers with construction engineers, inspectors and contractors engaged in the construction of new mechanical equipment, to become familiar with the new installation.
7. Prepares or countersigns all requisitions for materials or services submitted by the mechanical maintenance section; maintains a record of expenditures incurred by the section; assists in the preparation of budget estimates for the mechanical maintenance section.
8. Serves as Central Plant leadership representative at meetings and in communication with other departmental personnel, the public, and outside organizations in connection with maintenance, repair and overhaul activities.
9. Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience maintaining steam operating, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment, of which at least two (2) years were as a chief engineer on a ship or in a large industrial plant.

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver's license

Possession of a Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency for working with hea