Chief Engineer ; Correctional Facility

$8,408.00 - $8,900.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term
- Full Time

Contract:

12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become Permanent

Telework:
In Office

Work Location:

San Quentin State Prison, San Quentin, CA 94964

Work Shift:

6:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Work Week:
Monday
- Friday

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2026

Supervise and work with others in the operation, maintenance and repair of the heating plant and other mechanical and power equipment of plans, assigns and supervises the work of and, as necessary, works with skilled and semi-skilled workers or inmates 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.

Direct the maintenance and repair of water systems, 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.

Responsible for the clean-up and orderly condition of the boiler rooms and related equipment rooms. Keeps or directs the keeping of charts and records and prepares reports. Provides effective supervision and training, both directly and in indirectly to trades and crafts; assists with the preparation of contract documents for construction, repair and service agreements which are comprehensive, legally binding and suitable for use by contractors and by the state;

assist with the planning, estimating and preparation of budget requests for capital outlay and special repair projects; administer work order procedures and preventive maintenance schedules for Plant Operations department; assist with the execution of public works contracts for major construction projects and ascertain compliance with all pertinent governmental codes, rules and regulations. Direct the planning and laying out of schedules, requisitioning of materials and equipment necessary to complete work orders in assigned areas;

read schematics, plans and blueprints and provide guidance to trades personnel and inmate work crews in the completion of maintenance work orders; contacts outside vendors for price quotes, prepares Form CDC 954 (Intraoffice Requisition); and keeps simple work records.

• CHIEF ENGINEER I (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

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

Applicants must take and pass the applicable eligibility examination before applying for this position.

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility are given priority. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position.

San Quentin Rehabilitation Center (SQRC), established in 1852, is California’s oldest correctional institution and is located in historic Marin County, overlooking the San Francisco Bay just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Rich in history and undergoing an exciting transformation, SQRC is at the forefront of California’s evolving approach to corrections, with an increased…