STATIONARY ENGINEER

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Chief of Plant Operations and/or the Director of the Diagnostic Center North, the Stationary Engineer performs a wide variety of skilled maintenance and engineering work at the full performance level including operation, installation, repairs, inspects and troubleshooting of heaters, boilers, pumps, valves, and appurtenances. The Stationary Engineer operates, installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, traps, transfer pumps, expansion valves, stop valves, float valves, all refrigeration lines and devices, as well as troubleshoot system issues. The Stationary Engineer supports and performs the necessary skilled maintenance and engineering work at, Diagnostic Center, North (DCN), California School for the Blind (CSB) and California School for the Deaf (CSDF). You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Will work outside in inclement weather and in a temperature controlled environment with LED lighting. The incumbent uses both manual and powered tools and may be required to kneel, squat, bend, reach overhead/above shoulder level, sit, or use a ladder. This position may require accessing tight crawl spaces, climb on roof of buildings, or be on the ground on concrete or in dirt/mud. May predominantly walk, drive in golf cart, or stand, during normal working hours to perform daily duties, and may be required to lift and carry boxes or tools weighing up to 50 lbs. May be around blind or visually impaired students. May be required to drive state vehicle (e.g. golf cart). This position is also on an open school campus and will be around service animals. This position is located on a 25-acre school campus and is a part of the Fremont Block, which is comprised of the California School for the Blind, California School for the Deaf and the Diagnostic Center, Northern California. The entire Fremont Block is spans approximately 100 acres. This position has three pay differentials: Pay Differential 409 - Bay Area Recruitment and Retention Pay of 5% of the base salary Pay Differential 435 - EPA Section 608 Technician Certification Differential Pay of $100 per month, Pay Differential 515 - State Special Schools Recruitment and Retention Pay of 10% of the base salary. The pay differentials are not included in the salary as listed below. Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification. * STATIONARY ENGINEER Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-512891 Position #(s): 199-020-6712-001 Working Title: Fremont Block Stationary Engineer (DCN, CSB, CSDF) Classification: STATIONARY ENGINEER $6,088.00 - $7,707.00 A New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Alameda County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information The Diagnostic Center, Northern California (DCN) services are provided by expert, transdisciplinary teams of diagnostic professionals, including educational specialists, speech/language specialists, school psychologists, clinical psychologists, and a pediatrician, who address the unique educational needs of Northern California's students with complex learning and behavioral challenges enrolled in special education programs. The DCN operates from a "whole child" perspective focusing on the needs of the students we serve. The DCN is one of three regional assessment centers operated by the State Special Schools and Services Division of the California Department of Education. The Centers provide assessment, training, and technical assistance to all Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) in California. The DCN offers highly specialized services in the following areas: * Comprehensive, state-of-the-art assessment and educational planning services to assist local school districts in determining the needs of their most complex students; * On-site technical assistance and consultation in program and instructional design based on the unique needs of each student; * Professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators and special education staff, including presentations at national, statewide, and local conferences and workshops, provided by specialists with "hands-on" experience; * Family education opportunities, including consultation, referral, and resource information. There is no cost for our services; however, requests for assessment services must be generated by the local school district. Department Website: Special Requirements This position requires the following pre-employment clearance: * Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and/or Test * Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Clearance Upon acceptance of an official, written, formal offer, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: 4/6/2026 Who May Apply 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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply 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 CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of Education - School for the Blind Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of Education - School for the Blind Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry 500 Walnut Avenue Fremont, CA 94536 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: * Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. * Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications 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: * Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure; * Punctuality and good attendance; * Time management; * Detail-oriented; * Positive attitude; * Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact; * Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member; * Excellent written and verbal communication skills; * Strong reading, writing, and mathematics skills; * Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment; Applicant should have the ability to work independently and with a team in a well-organized manner; and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations. Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, and the CalPERS website, Daignostic Center North (DCN) is located in Fremont, California, and offers free parking. DCN is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of the campus. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry (510) 936-5528 Hiring Unit Contact: Danny Phan (510) 936-5584 Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Office of Equal Opportunity Director (916) 445-9174 California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Application Checklist Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted: 1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678. Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (STD 678). 2. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position: Exam Bulletin - Stationary Engineer If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Created: 2026-04-02