STATIONARY ENGINEER JC-528081

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to our team. The CDPH’s Richmond Campus is a 29-acre property housing over 1,200 employees, located in Richmond’s Marina Bay near the El Cerrito Del Norte and Richmond BART stations, with free shuttle service between the campus and the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station. The campus includes offices, laboratories, and a warehouse. Free employee parking, complimentary electric vehicle charging, a public transit subsidy of up to $300 per month, and access to an on-site gym are available.

About the role

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. The incumbent may also direct contractors in support of infrastructure and equipment repairs and 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 are available.

Responsibilities

• Perform operations, maintenance, and repair of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration systems, ventilation, lighting, power, water treatment, and other mechanical systems.
• Instruct and/or lead other Stationary Engineers, Maintenance Mechanics, Building Maintenance Workers, and Service Assistants.
• Direct contractors in support of infrastructure and equipment repairs.

Requirements

• Medical Clearance
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

Pay

Salary range: $6,088.00 - $7,707.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. 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 do not reflect this salary reduction.

Benefits

• State of California retirement, health, and leave benefits.
• Uniforms and free laundering.
• Free employee parking and complimentary electric vehicle charging.
• Public transit subsidy of up to $300 per month.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• Alternate work schedules may be available.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time position. Work location: Contra Costa County (Richmond Campus).