Pattern Maker (7358) - Transit, Rail Maintenance - San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency - (159788)

Company Description

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, 6:00AM to 2:30PM
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.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 409, 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. Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models; calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys.
2. 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.
3. Maintains pattern tools, shop machinery, and equipment.
4. Constructs wood and metal pattern tools, machinery, equipment, and castings.
5. Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
6. Makes filing cabinets and office equipment.
7. Reviews specifications for new machinery or equipment, including estimating labor, parts, and related costs.
8. Constructs and repairs fire department ladders, tools, special wooden parts for cable cars and antique street cars, plaques, and other equipment according to specifications.
9. 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 considerable 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