CHIEF ENGINEER I

Job Posting:CSB Chief Engineer (Fremont Block)

Department of Education - School for the Blind

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JC- - CSB Chief Engineer (Fremont Block)
CHIEF ENGINEER I

$6,715.00 - $8,500.00 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: 10/2/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

This posting has been extended to a Final Filing Date of October 2, 2026. Under the direction of the Chief of Plant Operations at the California School for the Deaf (CSDF), Fremont, and or the California School for the Blind (CSB) Superintendent, the Chief Engineer performs a wide variety of duties including the operation of water treatment, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, air conditioning, boilers gas lines, and other mechanical power equipment. The Chief Engineer I will complete work as required, work independently, collectively and professionally with others. The Chief Engineer I may lead the work with others in the operations, maintenance and repair of the heating and electrical plant and other mechanical equipment at CSB, CSDF and the Diagnostic Center North (DCN) facilities.

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. This position will use tools, manual and powered and may be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting, or using a ladder. This position may be need to access 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 students who are visually impaired and or blind, or deaf. May 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 located on 100 acres.

** This position has a Pay Differential 515 - Recruitment and Retention. Employees receive a differential of ten percent (10%) of their base pay. The pay differential is 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 13, 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

• CHIEF ENGINEER I

CHIEF ENGINEER I $6,715.00 - $8,500.00 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:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California School for the Blind provides intensive, disability-specific educational services to students who have primary learning needs related to their visual impairment. The school serves as a statewide resource to provide expertise to Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and families in evidenced-based assessment, specialized curriculum, cutting-edge research and technology, and innovative models of instruction that prepare students for adult life. The California School for the Blind is under the State Special Schools and Services Division.

This position is located in Fremont, California.

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:

• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test.


• Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance.

Upon formal conditional offer of employment and acceptance, you will be given more information regarding the required pre-employment clearance documentation.

Desirable Qualifications

• Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure.


• Punctuality and good attendance.


• Detail oriented.


• 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.


• Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills.


• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment.

Applicants should have the ability to work independently in a well-organized manner and adhere to all applicable State laws and regulations.

The California School for the Blind (CSB) is located in Fremont, CA and offers free parking. CSB is also two blocks from BART and the AC Transit bus stop is in front of campus.

Contact Information

Department Website:

Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan

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 to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Application Checklist

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of 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 - Chief Engineer I

3. Statement of Qualifications - Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper. The SOQ should have a title of \"Statement of Qualifications, Your Name,\" be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following: With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position. Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included. Note: Chief Engineer exam is under Department of General Services.

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 workplace. 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.