STATIONARY ENGINEER (Stationary Engineer (Correctional Facility))
CDCR - San Quentin State Prison · Marin County
Salary: $39 – $49 per year
Closes: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
You must first take and pass the eligibility exam before applying for the position. You can find the exam information listed below under “Examination Information".
Under the general direction of Chief Engineer I, this position will be required to perform a wide variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boiler, heating, air condition, ventilating, and other mechanical systems; instruct, lead, or supervise incarcerated people. Plans, monitors, schedules, and perform maintenance on institutional heating and utility systems; supervises the maintenance performed by incarcerated people on these systems and equipment; welds, fabricates, fits, installs, and repairs mechanical devices. Leads and works with Stationary Engineer Apprentice and Maintenance Mechanics in the repair, replacement and/or modifications of mechanical/electrical/heating, venting, and related systems. Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers, pumps, valves, and lines used in the distribution of steam and recovery of condensate water. Operates, repairs, and maintains refrigerant compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, and float valves. After training and certification through a recognized educational program to meet the OSHA requirements for a "competent person" and/or "certified supervisor" assists in the planning and work of abatement and repairs to asbestos containing materials as required. Plan and lays out schedules; requisitions materials and equipment necessary to complete work orders in assigned areas; read schematics, plans, and blueprints; provides guidance to incarcerated work crews in the completion of maintenance work orders; ensures that materials and equipment are prepared and ready for schedule; contacts outside vendors for price quotes; prepares Form CDC 954 (Intraoffice Requisition); keeps simple work records. Perform administrative duties including, but not limited to: adhere to Department policies, rules and procedures; submit administrative requests including leave, travel, and training in a timely and appropriate manner; accurately report time and submit timesheets by the due date. Attends all meetings, training, and seminars as needed or required. Performs other related duties.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, 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’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.
CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to Home | E-Verify.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
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:- Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.
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CDCR - San Quentin State Prison currently has 8 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 24 current state openings in Marin County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 2 days, on November 6, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 23, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.