TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II, CHP

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Highway Patrol is seeking a Telecommunications Facilities Technician II with responsibilities spanning electrical, HVAC, and building-related trades. The role involves extensive statewide travel, on-site construction tasks, and the maintenance of critical communications infrastructure.

The position offers a permanent, full-time career with a competitive salary and benefits. Report to a Supervisor of Building Trades and operate under CHP guidelines while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Ability to read plans, drawings and specifications; interpret technical documents.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the state to support telecommunications infrastructure and communication systems.
• Valid California Driver License (CDL) and related endorsements may be required; pass background, drug, and medical screenings.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction and repair work on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Handle complex electrical and mechanical work, on-site construction including concrete, fences, carpentry, vaults or small buildings, and maintenance of standby generator systems with transfer panels.
• Travel throughout California to support CHP telecommunications infrastructure and communication systems.

Job description

Job Posting: Electrician and HVAC Technician

JC-529507

JC-529507 - Electrician and HVAC Technician
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II, CHP

$5,724.00 - $6,865.00 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: 9/20/2026

Under the supervision of a Supervisor of Building Trades, the Telecommunications Facilities Technician II performs construction and repair work, maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, complex electrical and mechanical work, on-site construction including concrete work, fence installations, carpentry, vault or small building construction, and maintenance of standby generator systems including transfer panels. This position travels extensively throughout the state in support of the Department’s telecommunications infrastructure and communication systems.

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

Working Conditions

Climbing towers (ability to climb heights up to 100 feet); and adapt to various working conditions.
This position requires the TFT’s to travel Tuesday through Friday, every week. Typically, TFT’s will use lodging Tuesday night through Thursday night. TFT’s work 10 hour days and have Monday’s off. Work week begins on Tuesday. This position travels extensively throughout the state in support of the Department’s telecommunications infrastructure and communication systems.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II, CHP

TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II, CHP $5,724.00 - $6,865.00 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:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol
Communications Infrastructure and Support Section
6200 Box Springs Blvd, Suite A Riverside, CA 92507

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security. The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.

Possession of a valid, permanent, Class C driver license. In addition, a valid Class A driver license and appropriate special endorsements and certificates required to comply with vehicular regulations must be obtained. All positions required to possess a commercial driver license are subject to Federal drug testing regulations. Employees must meet these requirements no later than 90 calendar days after appointment to the class. Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and repair of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer systems; materials, methods, and tools used in the repair of mechanical equipment and in miscellaneous building maintenance and repair work and skill in the performance of such work; and Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety dealing with heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems. Ability to work independently; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; estimate material needs; keep records; follow oral and written directions; get along well with others; work safely; and read and write at a level appropriate to the classification.

The CHP utilizes their own Telecommunications Facilities Technician II list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Telecommunications Facilities Technician II classification to be eligible to take the examination. To obtain list eligibility, please view the exam bulletin linkand follow all instructions for submitting your application. In addition to applying for the exam, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control in order to be considered for the position.

• Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

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:

• Good physical and mental health
• Superior mechanical ability
• Willingness to travel and work irregular hours
• Ability to get along well with people in a daily travel status environment
• Willingness to perform work, after safety training, on antenna systems and towers for purposes of installation
• Maintenance of antenna systems and their components

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

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: https://www.chp.ca.gov

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.

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
[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.

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.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.