Automotive Technician

Automotive Technician

This is a reposting. If you applied in the past, you must re-apply in order to be considered for this position.

What you'll do:

• Lead team of lower-level auto mechanic(s) and/or inmates 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
• Maintains 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

Why work for the State of Ohio:

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. 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
• Public retirement systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Qualifications:

Automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, two of which must be A1, engine repair & A8 engine performance, or T2 diesel engines & T8 preventive maintenance inspection. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.

Job skills: Automotive, vehicle maintenance, problem solving, flexibility, time management.