CHIEF ENGINEER II

State of California; California; On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Free onsite gym

Free onsite electric vehicle chargers

Rideshare resources

Public transportation access

Nearby major freeway access

Multiple eateries within walking dist.

Job summary

Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Plant Operations, is seeking a Chief Engineer II for the Norwalk campus to lead HVAC, boiler, and building systems maintenance.

The position requires supervising skilled staff, ensuring safety, preparing requisitions, and maintaining records in a hospital setting with potential overtime and shift flexibility.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with a competitive monthly salary and state benefits.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in maintenance and operation of HVAC systems in large facilities.
• Experience supervising such systems and teams.
• Eligibility for permanent civil service status or transfer eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assigns, and supervises the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning systems and related equipment.
• Direct the maintenance of water, electrical, and fire protection systems and related infrastructure.
• Prepare requisitions, reports, and ensure safe, compliant, and orderly boiler rooms and equipment areas.

Job description

Job Posting: Chief Engineer II - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - 24-0033

Department of State Hospitals

JC-509338

CHIEF ENGINEER II

$6,986.00 - $8,925.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/9/2026

Job Description and Duties

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

The Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan, Plant Operations Department, is accepting applications for the Chief Engineer II, Permanent/Full Time position.

Job duties include but are not limited to: Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of skilled and semiskilled workers 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, electrical, and elevator systems, shop machinery and similar equipment; directs the analysis of boiler feed water samples and determines water treatment needed; supervises the servicing and maintenance of fire extinguishers and other fire protection equipment; may supervise carpentry, painting, and related work required in the incidental maintenance and repair of buildings; 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; and prepares reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Either I: One year of experience performing the duties of a Chief Engineer I in the California state service. OR Four years of experience performing the duties of an Office Building Manager or Stationary Engineer in the California state service.

Or II: Four years of experience within the last fifteen years in the maintenance and operation of a heating, ventilating, and air- conditioning system and related equipment in a large commercial, industrial, or governmental building or institution including one year of experience in supervising such a system.

Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Click here to take the exam: Chief Engineer II Exam Bulletin

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. Further inquiries may be directed to the hiring manager during the onsite interview.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CHIEF ENGINEER II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-509338

Position #(s): 487-558-6695-XXX

Working Title: Chief Engineer II - Plant Operations - Metropolitan State Hospital - 24-0033

Classification: CHIEF ENGINEER II
$6,986.00 - $8,925.00
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: Los Angeles County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Selection Services Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

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:
EEO Coordinator
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

Benefits

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Free parking
• Free onsite gym
• Free onsite electric vehicle chargers
• Rideshare Resources
• Convenient to public transportation
• Located near major freeway access
• Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

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.