Stationary Engineer; Correctional Facility

Stationary Engineer – Folsom State Prison

Job Title:

Stationary Engineer – Folsom State Prison

Salary: $6,696.00 – $8,477.00 per month

Location:

Folsom State Prison, Folsom, CA

Work Shift:

6:30 AM – 2:30 PM, Monday – Friday

Position Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Final Filing Date: 7/23/2026

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer I, the Stationary Engineer works with fellow engineers, other trades people, and inmate workers to repair and maintain the refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical/electrical systems throughout Folsom State Prison.

The prison is located approximately 30 miles east of downtown Sacramento. Grounds feature landscaping and wildlife. Parking is available.

• Repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Collaborate with engineers, trades personnel, and inmate workers to perform maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
• Document work performed and report issues to the Chief Engineer I.

• EPA Universal Certificate (must be provided before hire).
• Valid state or federal engineering qualification as relevant to the duties.
• Proficiency in maintenance of HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical/electrical systems in correctional settings.
• Ability to work in a prison environment and follow security protocols.
• Completion of required background investigation, Live Scan Fingerprinting, TB test, and annual TB testing as per CDCR policy.

• Experience in correctional facility maintenance or similar high‑security environment.
• Commitment to equitable and inclusive workplace.

Submit application through Cal Career Account or by mail to:

• Mailing address:
  Folsom State Prison, PO Box 910, Folsom, CA 95763.
• Drop‑off location:
  Folsom State Prison, 300 Prison Road, Folsom, CA 95630, 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM.

Required documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or electronic version.
• Resume.
• Photocopy of EPA Universal Certificate.

Applications must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date.

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 workplace. 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.