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Company Description
Application Opening: October 21, 2026
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through November 5, 2026, and will close anytime thereafter.
Annual Salary: Appointment to this job class enter at Step 5, $139,360 annually
Appointment Type: Temporary Provisional (TPV). This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.
Division: Transit
Section/Unit: Fleet Maintenance
Work Location: 1040 Minnesota Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 6:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. In some cases, evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
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.
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, and performs related duties as required.
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 and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
- Designs, lays out and constructs simple or intricate patterns from blueprints, sketches or models; calculates shrinkage of metal and alloys.
- 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.
- Maintains pattern tools, shop machinery, and equipment.
- Constructs wood and metal pattern tools, machinery, equipment, and castings.
- Constructs, repairs and alters wood and metal patterns and core boxes.
- Makes filing cabinets and office equipment.
- Reviews of specifications for new machinery or equipment, including estimating labor, parts, and related costs.
- Constructs and repairs fire department ladders, tools, special wooden parts for cable cars and antique street cars, plaques, and other equipment according to specifications.
- 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.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: Pattern making methods and practices, including design, fabrication, and maintenance techniques; safety practices which include workplace safety, safe operation of pattern making tools and equipment, and proper handling of materials; the use of pattern making tools and equipment; pattern making materials which include various types of woods, metals and alloys, plasters and plastics
Ability or Skill to: Design, lay out and make simple or intricate patterns; calculate shrinkages for various types of metals and alloys; work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, samples or oral instructions; communicate verbally in a clear and effective manner; maintain effective working relationships; use pattern making tools, materials and equipment safely.
Qualifications
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the job announcement.
Education:
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED or High School Proficiency Examination)
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in pattern making. Experience must include interpreting blueprints and drawings, calculate shrinkages or dimensions and laying out, and constructing and maintaining wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes
License:
Possession of a valid California (Class C) driver 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.
Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.
- Understanding of safe operation of equipment.
- Knowledge of basic vehicle adjustments, repair and maintenance procedures.
- Operate a variety of vehicles.
- Knowledge of safety practices, PPE, handling of hazardous materials, and specific procedures required when performing various operations.
- Prepare and complete basic reports, records, forms and routine maintenance schedules in a manner that is clear, concise and easily understood.
- Ability to do simple arithmetic computations and basic algebra.
- Ability to accurately calculate dimensions and tolerances, and lay out, construct, maintain, and repair wooden or metal patterns and replicated shapes.
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
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 education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/.
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.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The selection process will include evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will be invited for an interview.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.
Additional Information
Medical Examination/Drug Testing:
Candidates who are being considered for appointment may be required to pass a medical examination. Candidates who cannot meet the medical requirement will be placed under waiver until this requirement is met. The medical examination will be administered only to those applicants who are being considered for appointment.
Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/.
The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency:
- 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
- SFMTA Employee Wellness Program
How to Apply
All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.
- Visit Careers with Purpose | City and County of San Francisco (sf.gov)
- Type "7358" in to the "Search by class or keyword" field.
- Click the link to open the Job Announcement.
- Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen.
Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.
Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email from [email protected] that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
Exam Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding the exam process, please contact the exam analyst, [email protected]. ML | TPV-7358-168101|
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.
