Plant Operations Stationary Engineer

Job Description and Duties

This position supports the CDPH’s mission and strategic plan by performing a variety of skilled work in the operations, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, ventilation, lighting, power, water treatment, and other mechanical systems in support of the CDPH, Richmond Campus. The Stationary Engineer may instruct and/or lead other Stationary Engineers, Maintenance Mechanics, Building Maintenance Workers, and Service Assistants. In addition, this position may direct contractors in support of the infrastructure and equipment repairs.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief Engineer II.

Stationary Engineers are provided with uniforms and free laundering.

Ongoing opportunities for technical growth and professional development.

State of California retirement, health, and leave benefits.

Alternate work schedules may be available.

Special Requirements:

• Medical Clearance
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

The following pay differentials are applicable to this position:

• Pay Differential 85 Night Shift: Shifts required to work 4 or more hours between 10pm and 6am are entitled to night shift pay (an extra $2/hour)
• Pay Differential 409 Greater Bay Area Recruitment and Retention: provides 5% above the base rate for each qualifying pay period
• Pay Differential 435 EPA Section 608 Technician Certification: $100/month for the required certification

Link to the Stationary Engineer examination bulletin : 

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. 

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Special Requirements

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678) and/or Resume, including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY) .  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed State application (STD. 678) and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers Account. Please reference Job Control # 532542 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers Account at Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

If you are unable to submit your application electronically through your CalCareers account, please email View email address on calcareers.ca.gov for assistance and a CDPH Human Resources Division staff member will contact you to assist with the online application process or, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method as explained in the How to Apply section below. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Five (5) or more years maintaining commercial or industrial mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of boilers, steam, chilled water, hot water, cooling towers, compressed air, vacuum, and industrial gas systems.
• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS/BMS).
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical failures.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Knowledge of confined space entry, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), arc flash awareness, and Cal/OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, P&IDs, engineering drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork, and emergency response skills.
• Experience maintaining laboratory HVAC, refrigeration, or mission-critical facility systems preferred.
• Commitment to workplace safety and customer service.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.