STATIONARY ENGINEER

Department of Motor Vehicles · San Mateo County

Salary: $6,088 – $8,477 per month

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Applications will be considered according to the established cut off periods of 12/4/26, 1/4/27, 2/4/27, and 3/4/27 candidates who are the most qualified will be invited to an interview. If a candidate for hire is identified during the established cut off period, candidates that file during the subsequent cut off period will not be considered. This position is located in the San Francisco Bay Peninsula, as such an additional 5% pay for Bay Area Engineer (Local 39 MOU) will be granted. Join the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a Stationary Engineer and play a vital role in maintaining the building systems that support DMV operations and public service throughout the region. This position performs inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on technical work, solving complex building system challenges, working independently in the field, and making a direct impact on the comfort, safety, and functionality of facilities that serve millions of Californians. Desired qualifications: must be experienced in refrigerant recovery, evacuation, repair of refrigerant circuit components, and electrical troubleshooting. A hands on exercise may be conducted following the job interview. A CFC license is required. If you do not have list eligibility for the Stationary Engineer, you may take the online examination at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0PBDA.PDF. All eligible candidates may apply; however, hiring preference will be given to applicants who are currently permanent in the classification advertised applying through the Bargaining Unit 13 Post and Bid process. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position. To bid for this vacancy, Post and Bid applicants must submit a completed Bargaining Units 12 and 13 Post and Bid Form (ADM 1255) via email directly to the contact identified on this job posting. To access the ADM 1255,enter https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/adm-1255-r7-24-pdf/ in your web browser. To be considered for this job vacancy, all other applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. • Selected Candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program. Requisite skills and abilities required of the classification: Inspect and repair all heating and air conditioning equipment monthly; and perform minor electrical, lighting, and plumbing repairs. Reporting location (work site address): 6408 Manila Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530 Assigned work areas: Concord, El Cerrito, Fremont, Hayward, Napa, Oakland Claremont, Oakland Coliseum, Pleasanton, Vallejo Days off: Saturday and Sunday Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies. • Foreign Transcript Evaluation (CL-635) 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: • A CFC universal license is required. • Must Possess a valid California Drivers’ License (Class C). • Familiarity of DDC controls: Alerton, Tracer Summit, BMN.
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Job Description and Duties

Applications will be considered according to the established cut off periods of 12/4/26, 1/4/27, 2/4/27, and 3/4/27 candidates who are the most qualified will be invited to an interview. If a candidate for hire is identified during the established cut off period, candidates that file during the subsequent cut off period will not be considered.
This position is located in the San Francisco Bay Peninsula, as such an additional 5% pay for Bay Area Engineer (Local 39 MOU) will be granted.

Join the California Department of Motor Vehicles as a Stationary Engineer and play a vital role in maintaining the building systems that support DMV operations and public service throughout the region. This position performs inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. Ideal candidates enjoy hands-on technical work, solving complex building system challenges, working independently in the field, and making a direct impact on the comfort, safety, and functionality of facilities that serve millions of Californians.

Desired qualifications: must be experienced in refrigerant recovery, evacuation, repair of refrigerant circuit components, and electrical troubleshooting.

A hands on exercise may be conducted following the job interview.

A CFC license is required.

If you do not have list eligibility for the Stationary Engineer, you may take the online examination at https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/JOBSGEN/0PBDA.PDF.

All eligible candidates may apply; however, hiring preference will be given to applicants who are currently permanent in the classification advertised applying through the Bargaining Unit 13 Post and Bid process. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To bid for this vacancy, Post and Bid applicants must submit a completed Bargaining Units 12 and 13 Post and Bid Form (ADM 1255) via email directly to the contact identified on this job posting. To access the ADM 1255,enter https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/adm-1255-r7-24-pdf/ in your web browser.

To be considered for this job vacancy, all other applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • Selected Candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Employee Pull Notice Program.
Requisite skills and abilities required of the classification: Inspect and repair all heating and air conditioning equipment monthly; and perform minor electrical, lighting, and plumbing repairs.

Reporting location (work site address):
6408 Manila Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Assigned work areas: Concord, El Cerrito, Fremont, Hayward, Napa, Oakland Claremont, Oakland Coliseum, Pleasanton, Vallejo

Days off:
Saturday and Sunday

Applicants must be eligible for appointment (e.g., must take and pass examination); see Who May Apply section below for more information. Additionally, applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Using the online application system as specified in this announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Advertisement may be used for subsequent vacancies within 180 days.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies.

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:
  • A CFC universal license is required.
  • Must Possess a valid California Drivers’ License (Class C).
  • Familiarity of DDC controls: Alerton, Tracer Summit, BMN.

About this opportunity

Salary context

The annualized midpoint for this posting is $87,390. That is $4,620 above the $82,770 median among 8 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.

More jobs at this employer

Department of Motor Vehicles currently has 46 other open positions in this database.

Regional hiring context

There are 2 current state openings in San Mateo County, including this position.

Application timeline

This is a continuous filing that has been listed for 104 days since CA Public Jobs first observed it.

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Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on July 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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