Stationary Engineer; Correctional Facility

$6,696.00 - $8,477.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

This advertisement isfora Stationary Engineer position located at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, CA. Located in Kern County.

Please indicate the position number on your application:

-014

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. Current state employees are highly encouraged to use their current state email address when applying for positions.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer I, or in their absence, Correctional Plant Supervisor, the Stationary Engineer, performs a variety of skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of boiler, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, lighting, power, water, water treatment, and other mechanical systems normally found in a state hospital, institution, large office building, or complex of buildings. May supervise incarcerated workers and do other related work.

As an IP supervisor you are required to follow institutional policy for monitoring the work and performance of incarcerated workers which includes responsibility for supervising, including count procedures. This position is responsible for performing the work with or without incarcerated workers or other staff.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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CCI is a Multi-level, Sensitive Needs Yard, facility consisting of three(3) facilities, encompassed within a campus style layout with varied terrain. Work in this location may require exposure to varied temperatures dependent upon the season. California Correctional Institution is in the Tehachapi Mountains approximately 325 miles south of Sacramento and approximately 120 miles north of Los Angeles.

-15 minute commute from Tehachapi City, 1 hour 15 minute commute from Lancaster/Palmdale and 1 hour commute from Bakersfield.

-Centrally located for destination/vacation spots: 4 hours to Las Vegas, 2 hours to Los Angeles, 5 to San Diego, 3 hours to the Central Coast and 2.25 hours to Wine Country in Paso Robles.

-Van/Car Pools may be available.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STATIONARY ENGINEER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$6,696.00 - $8,477.00

STATIONARY ENGINEER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $6,696.00 - $8,477.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Kern County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships.

Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion…