Plant Operations Examinations

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding job? Would you like to make a difference through public service in your state and community?

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is currently hiring for Stationary Engineers, Maintenance Mechanics, Building Maintenance Workers, Water and Sewage Plant Supervisors and other Plant Operations positions. These positions are vital to making sure that all adult and juvenile state correctional facilities are operating efficiently seven days a week, 365 days a year. We need your unique skill set!

CDCR is looking for individuals who can fill these positions. Each job also includes health, dental and vision benefits along with CALPERS retirement, paid vacations and salary advancement opportunities.

IMPORTANT Qualification Information: Below are examination bulletins as well as qualifications assessments which are required to gain eligibility to the classifications listed below. It is required that a Standard State Application (Std. Form 678) and qualification assessment be submitted together by the mailing or in person instructions identified on the examination bulletin. Only applications and qualifications assessments with original signatures will be accepted.

Exam Bulletins	Testing Instrument
Carpenter 2, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Carpenter 3, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Chief Engineer 1, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Custodian 1
Custodian 2
Custodian Supervisor 1
Custodian Supervisor 2
Electrician 2, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Electrician 3, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Electronics Technician, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Groundskeeper, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Laundry Supervisor 2, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Lead Groundskeeper 1, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Locksmith 1, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Maintenance Mechanic, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Materials and Stores Supervisor I, Correctional Facility
Materials and Stores Supervisor II, Correctional Facility
Painter 2, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Painter 3, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Pest Control Technician, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Plumber 2, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Plumber 3, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment
Prison Canteen Manager 1	Qualifications Assessment
Prison Canteen Manager 2	Qualifications Assessment
Procurement and Services Officer 2	Qualifications Assessment
Stationary Engineer
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor, Correctional Facility	Qualifications Assessment

Review the Examination Bulletins listed above: Click on a classification to view the Examination Bulletin which contains salary information, the “Minimum Qualifications” required to become eligible to take the examination, as well as “How to Apply” instructions for that examination. NOTE: “How to Apply” instructions may vary so it is important to carefully read the Examination Bulletin for the classification you are interested in.