Automotive Technician 20022343

Automotive Technician

This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of auto mechanics with automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1 engine repair and A8 engine performance.

Lead team of lower-level auto mechanic(s) and/or inmates (i.e., provides work direction and training) engaged in automotive maintenance and repair

Perform major overhauls of engines or repair most difficult and complex equipment problems

Perform minor and major repairs of vehicles and equipment

Assists inmates/mechanic(s) in diagnosing and resolving mechanical problems, inspects completed work and equipment and ensures that procedures and safety practices are followed

Ensures tool control policies and procedures and chemical control policies and procedures are followed

Repairs, rebuilds and/or replaces minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems)

Adjusts valves and performs preventive maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment

Performs miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work, repairs or replaces tires, cleans or replaces diesel injectors)

Provides service and repair of vehicles and equipment on emergency basis

Cleans garage area, equipment and/or tools

Mows grass

Operates equipment, snow plows and/or tow truck

Schedules maintenance and repairs of equipment

Maintains repair or service records

Maintain required certifications

Updates shop manuals and parts books

Operates welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape and weld machinery and equipment

Operates computer to enter, edit and retrieve data from computer systems

Performs inventories and/or orders and picks up parts and supplies

Controls/restricts inmate movement

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.