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State of California, Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, seeks a Stationary Engineer (Correctional Facility) to maintain, repair, install and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical/electrical systems. The role supervises incarcerated people and ensures safety of personnel and property.
The position is permanent, full-time, in-office with on-site facilities. Salary ranges from $6,696 to $8,477 per month with new hires at the minimum of the classification.
Stationary Engineer, CF
STATIONARY ENGINEER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
$6,696.00 - $8,477.00 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: 10/8/2026
Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off
Under the general supervision of the Chief Engineer I, the Stationary Engineer is responsible for the maintenance, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, and mechanical/electrical systems throughout the institution. The position is also responsible for maintaining order, supervising the conduct of incarcerated people(s), and protecting the safety of persons or property.
Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.
Applications received without a completed and detailed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.
Note: Main communication for this position with be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Mule Creek State Prison, in Ione, offers free on-site parking, on-site fitness center, on-site dining option, and is within a one-hour drive to the Sacramento area. This position works 100% in office at Mule Creek State Prison
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
$6,696.00 - $8,477.00
STATIONARY ENGINEER (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $6,696.00 - $8,477.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Shall Consider:
STATIONARY ENGINEER
$6,088.00 - $7,707.00A
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care