Chief Engineer II

Metropolitan State Hospital

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.

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.

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.

to take the exam:
Chief Engineer II Exam Bulletin

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

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.

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New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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).

• 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.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in…