Job Posting: Electrician and HVAC Technician

California Highway Patrol

JC-527661
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Electrician and HVAC Technician
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II, CHP

$5,724.00 - $6,865.00 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: 8/16/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Supervisor of Building Trades, the Telecommunications Facilities Technician II performs construction and repair work, maintenance and repairs on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, complex electrical and mechanical work, on-site construction including concrete work, fence installations, carpentry, vault or small building construction, and maintenance of standby generator systems including transfer panels. This position travels extensively throughout the state in support of the Department’s telecommunications infrastructure and communication systems.

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

Working Conditions

Climbing towers (ability to climb heights up to 100 feed); and adapt to various working conditions.

This position requires the TFT’s to travel Tuesday through Friday, every week. Typically, TFT’s will use lodging Tuesday night through Thursday night. TFT’s work 10 hour days and have Monday’s off. Work week begins on Tuesday. This position travels extensively throughout the state in support of the Department’s telecommunications infrastructure and communication systems. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-527661
Position #(s):
388-048-5126-961
Working Title:
Electrician and HVAC Technician
Classification:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES TECHNICIAN II, CHP
$5,724.00 - $6,865.00
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:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

California Highway Patrol
Communications Infrastructure and Support Section
6200 Box Springs Blvd, Suite A
Riverside, CA 92507

The mission of the California Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security.  The California Highway Patrol offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges, and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our professional organization. We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities, and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future.

 


Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • 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.

Possession of a valid, permanent, Class C driver license. In addition, a valid Class A driver license and appropriate special endorsements and certificates required to comply with vehicular regulations must be obtained. All positions required to possess a commercial driver license are subject to Federal drug testing regulations. Employees must meet these requirements no later than 90 calendar days after appointment to the class. Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation and repair of plumbing, heating, electrical, water, and sewer systems; materials, methods, and tools used in the repair of mechanical equipment and in miscellaneous building maintenance and repair work and skill in the performance of such work; and Safety Orders of the Division of Industrial Safety dealing with heating, electrical, plumbing, and other mechanical systems. Ability to work independently; read, interpret, and work from plans, drawings, and specifications; estimate material needs; keep records; follow oral and written directions; get along well with others; work safely; and read and write at a level appropriate to the classification.

The CHP utilizes their own Telecommunications Facilities Technician II list. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the Telecommunications Facilities Technician II classification to be eligibile to take the examination. To obtain list eligibility, please view the exam bulletin link and follow all instructions for submitting your application. In addition to applying for the exam, applicants MUST submit an application to this Job Control in order to be considered for the position.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2986

  • Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified before appointment. To satisfy the minimum qualification requirement with education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for initial review. Original diplomas or official, sealed transcripts will be required before the start date. Applicants with foreign transcript(s)/degree(s) must provide a third-party transcript/degree credential evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.

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: 8/16/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:

California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Attn: Jessica Pitman
P.O. Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Highway Patrol
052/Selection Standards and Examinations
Classification and Hiring
601 North 7th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Good physical and mental health; superior mechanical ability; willingnss to travel and work irregular hours; ability to get along well with people in a daily travel status enviornment; willingness to perform work, after safety training, on antenna systems and towers for purposes of installation; and maintenance of antenna systems and their components.

Benefits

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

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: https://www.chp.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Jessica Pitman
(916) 843-3820
Hiring Unit Contact:
Kurt Wallner
(916) 843-4280

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:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
(916) 843-3190
eoas@chp.ca.gov
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.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-527661) and/or position number 388-048-5126-961 on the application.

 

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

 

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

 

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Other

Please note: To obtain list eligibility, you will need to take and pass an examination for the classification to establish list eligibility prior to a job offer. Please visit the link below to search for an examination. https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Search/ExamSearch.aspx 


Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025).  PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

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 work place. 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.

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