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Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding job? Would you like to make a difference through public service in your state and community? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is currently hiring for Stationary Engineers, Maintenance Mechanics, 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPORTANT Qualification Information:<\/strong> 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)<\/a> and qualification assessment be submitted together by the electronic, mailing, or in person instructions identified on the examination bulletin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exam Bulletins <\/th>Testing Instrument <\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Carpenter 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Carpenter 3, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Chief Engineer 1, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Correctional Plant Manager 1, DOC<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Correctional Plant Manager 2, DOC<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Correctional Plant Supervisor, DOC<\/a> <\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Custodian 1<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Custodian 2<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Custodian Supervisor 1<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Custodian Supervisor 2<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Electrician 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Electrician 3, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Electronics Technician, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Groundskeeper, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Laundry Supervisor 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Lead Groundskeeper 1, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Locksmith 1, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Maintenance Mechanic, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Materials and Stores Supervisor I, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Materials and Stores Supervisor II, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Painter 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Painter 3, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Pest Control Technician, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Plumber 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Plumber 3, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Prison Canteen Manager 1<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Prison Canteen Manager 2<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Procurement and Services Officer 2<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Property Controller 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Stationary Engineer, Correctional Facility (See Stationary Engineer<\/a>)<\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
Supervisor of Building Trades, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Warehouse Manager 1, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Warehouse Manager 2, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor, Correctional Facility<\/a><\/td>Qualifications Assessment<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Review the Examination Bulletins listed above:<\/strong> Click on a classification to view the Examination Bulletin which contains salary information, the “Minimum Qualifications”<\/strong> required to become eligible to take the examination, as well as “How to Apply”<\/strong> instructions for that examination. NOTE: “How to Apply”<\/strong> instructions may vary so it is important to carefully read the Examination Bulletin for the classification you are interested in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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