Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 ines, 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 .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

This position requires the following pre-employment clearance:

• Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test
• Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance. 

More information will be provided upon acceptance of official offer of employment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/5/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Education - School for the Blind

Attn: Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry

500 Walnut Avenue

Fremont , CA 94536

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Education - School for the Blind

Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry

500 Walnut Avenue

Fremont , CA 94536

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.

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.

Benefits

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

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

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:

Human Resources Contact:
Dr. Chemene Hooker-Henry
(510) 936-5587
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Danny Phan
(510) 936-5584
[email protected]

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(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director
(916) 445-9174
[email protected]

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.

Application Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

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

Submitting a resume will not be accepted in completing the State of California Employment Application (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:

Note: Chief Engineer exam is under Department of General Services

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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