Plant Operations Stationary Engineer

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to effectively delivering essential Public Health services through strong and effective Partnerships. CDPH strives to be a learning, healing, and impactful organization, with the Program Support Division (PSD) providing Program assistance to the Department in that mission.

The CDPH’s Richmond Campus is a 29-acre property housing over 1,200 employees, located in Richmond’s Marina Bay and just minutes from 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 is available along with complimentary electric vehicle charging, a public transit subsidy of up to $300 per month, and access to an on-site gym.

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.

In addition, this position may direct contractors in support of the infrastructure and equipment repairs.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief Engineer II.

Stationary Engineers are provided with uniforms and free laundering.

Alternate work schedules may be available.

• Medical Clearance
• EPA Section 608 Technician Certification

The following pay differentials are applicable to this position:

• Pay Differential 85 Night Shift: Shifts required to work 4 or more hours between 10pm and 6am are entitled to night shift pay (an extra $2/hour)
• Pay Differential 409 Greater Bay Area Recruitment and Retention: provides 5% above the base rate for each qualifying pay period
• Pay Differential 435 EPA Section 608 Technician Certification: $100/month for the required certification

Link to the Stationary Engineer examination bulletin:
Examination

This is a 12 month Limited-Term Full-Time position that may be extended or become Permanent.

In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. 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 on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction.

This classification is subject to the Post and Bid process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire.

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrate mechanical ability
• Follow oral and written directions
• Lay out work for others and direct them in this work
• The ability to analyze situations accurately and take effective action

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your Cal Career Account at  When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.

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 are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.