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San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees working in seven counties with a combined annual operating budget of over $900 million.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high-quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.org/.

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce which ensures that this vision becomes a reality. 

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.org/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Project Description: 7318 Electronic Maintenance Technician for various ongoing projects 

Work Location: 505 Paloma Way, Sunol

Hours of Operation: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position Description:

Under general supervision, the Electronic Maintenance Technician at SF Water Supply and Treatment Division performs either independently or with others highly skilled journey-level technical work in the maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and repair of a wide variety of electronic and electromechanical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, non-routine repair, modification, troubleshooting, calibration, removal and installation of complex electronic systems and equipment.

• Tests and calibrates electronic equipment such as, Flow Meters, Level Transmitters and Pressure Transmitters using established test procedures.

• Operates diagnostic test equipment, function generators, oscilloscopes, transmission measuring test sets, Pressure Calibrating devices and process meters, and other devices required to maintain electronic systems and equipment.

• Utilizes various schematics, blueprints, wire lists, equipment manuals, and other resources.

• Maintains records of work performed; develops documentation for the installation, maintenance, calibrating, removal and modification of electronic systems and equipment.

• Instructs other personnel in system maintenance procedures and operations.

• Advises and assists staff, management and others on operating problems involving   electronic equipment.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs supervisory control and remote-control equipment, instrumentation and control equipment, radio and network communication systems, fire alarm, access and control, security systems, closed circuit television, telemetering, protective relays, meters, backup power supply and battery systems, and Mechanical Gate Controllers.

• Operates a motor vehicle to respond to service requests at various locations and special hand and power tools and equipment.

• Class 7318 Electronic Maintenance Technician performs other related duties as required.

If you are interested in a job like this, we are looking for people that have the following:

Any combination of education, training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be

1. Completion of a two (2) year or equivalent program in electronics from a recognized academic, trade or technical institution; or completion of a military training program in electronics; AND

2. Three (3) years of verifiable journey-level industrial or institutional electronic experience performing installation, instrumentation calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification of electronic systems and related electrical components and electronic sub-systems to the electronic component level; AND

3. Possession of a valid California driver’s license

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of troubleshooting of Flow meters, Pressure devices, Automation – controls, PLC, PID, Data Communications, Water Treatment devices.
• Knowledge of the following Control Systems:  Flow controls, pump controls, Variable speed drives, Protective Relays
• Possession of the following license, certifications: ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST), ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) or similar software/program. 
• Experience working in elevated positions, outdoor, underground and confined spaces. 

Verification:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included in the “Education” and “Training and Employment Record” sections of the City and County of San Francisco online application by the filing deadline. A resume does NOT substitute for this section of the City application and will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

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.

If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/index.aspx?page=456.

Verification of required work experience typically must be on the employer’s letterhead, and must include the applicant’s name, job title, description of job duties, dates of employment, hours per week, and signature of the employer, supervisor, or appropriate representative. 

Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. CCSF employees will not receive credit for experience obtained outside of their classification unless recorded in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Rule 110.9.1/111A.11.2. 

Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted.     

Verification of required valid licensure/certification typically must be a photocopy of the license/certificate including the name of the issuing agency as well as the name of the license/certificate holder, license/certificate number, and expiration date.

In line with the Official Public Health Order to slow the spread of COVID-19, “shelter-in-place” has been issued for all San Francisco residents that are expected to be in effect until further notice. As a result, the Department of Human Resources (DHR)’s office (located at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103) is currently closed to the general public. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Human Resources Analyst listed on this announcement.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process are listed below:

• Application Opening: Friday, October 29, 2021
• Application Deadline: Friday, December 9, 2022
• Compensation Range: $117,130 - $142,324
• Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX), Full Time – appointment not to exceed three (3) years – This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact Human Resources Analyst, Brandon Bradley at [email protected].

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

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.