Assistant Chief Engineer

Under general supervision, to oversee and assist in the surveillance, regulation, and maintenance of boiler equipment; to act as lead and oversee the work performed by Stationary Engineers, including emergency repairs to a variety of plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, and other equipment.

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Oversees and monitors the operation and maintenance of boilers and related industrial, hospital, and kitchen equipment located in County buildings;

• Reviews meter and gauge readings and the operating condition of equipment;

• Develops and executes operational procedures for building equipment and stationary engineering operations;

• Uses blueprints, diagrams, schematic drawings, and maintenance manuals to locate sources and diagnose problems with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment;

• Troubleshoots and directs service calls to Stationary Engineers and other maintenance personnel, including contracted vendors;

• Ensures staff performs work safely and in compliance with appropriate codes and regulations;

• Reviews repair work to check for completeness;

• Prepares schedules and work assignments for subordinate personnel;

• Orders supplies, parts, and equipment necessary for operation and maintenance activities;

• Oversees equipment maintenance records and makes reports;

• Trains and monitors competency of staff in the Stationary Engineer classification series and reviews task performance;

• Identify training needs for Stationary Engineers and Associate Stationary Engineers;

• May perform any task assigned to staff in the Stationary Engineer classification series;

• Resolves customer service issues;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:

The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to high school graduation,

and

Three (3) years of experience equivalent to a Stationary Engineer with the County of Santa Clara.

• Possess a valid Water Distribution Operator certification at Grade D2 or higher within six (6) months of appointment as long as certifications are available to obtain and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this classification. Failure to obtain will result in a probationary release.

• Possess a valid Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certificate issued by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency upon appointment and maintain certification for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• * As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections  and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

• Various boiler manufacturers, models, styles, and operation of high and low pressure steam boilers;

• Safety precautions and hazards of pressure vessels and lines;

• When assigned to the County Health System, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)…