Chief Engineer ; Correctional Facility

Chief Engineer I (CF) - Job Description

Under the directions of the Correctional Plant Supervisor, the Chief Engineer I, CF, will plan, assign, and supervise the work of and, as necessary, works with skilled and semi‑skilled workers, incarcerated persons, engaged in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air‑conditioning systems, including stationary engines, boilers, compressors, pumps, condensers, steam lines, water lines, gas lines, controls and meters;

directs the maintenance and repair of water treatment and waste water plant, electrical, elevator, and laundry equipment, shop machinery, and similar equipment; may direct the analysis of boiler feed water samples and determine water treatment; may supervise servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment; evaluates staff performance and takes or recommends appropriate action; prepares requisitions for fuel, equipment, and maintenance supplies;

is responsible for the clean and orderly condition of boiler rooms and related equipment rooms; keeps or directs the keeping of charts and records; prepares reports; maintains, operates, and repairs the heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems (H.V.A.C.), lighting systems; mechanical; electrical; electronic and plumbing systems of the physical plant. Maintains order and supervises the conduct of persons committed to the Department of Corrections;

prevents escapes and injury by these persons to themselves or others or to property; maintains security of working areas and work materials; inspects premises and searches incarcerated persons, wards, residents, or patients for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• Shall create and promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, air‑conditioning, electrical, water, sewage, and other mechanical systems, and the methods, materials, and tools used in their operation, maintenance, and repair; safety orders of the California Division of Industrial Safety applying to heating electrical, and other related mechanical equipment; principles of effective supervision;
  Department's affirmative action program objectives; a manager's role in the affirmative action program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.
• Ability to read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; direct the work of installing, operating, and maintaining heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air‑conditioning systems, and other mechanical systems; plan and direct the work of skilled crafts persons and semi‑skilled workers, inmates, wards, residents, and patients; keep accurate records and prepare reports; think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively contribute to the Department's affirmative action objectives.

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website,  Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at  Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.