Automotive Technician 20022343

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Any Location, OH
Job Description
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking an Automotive Technician to work at the Correction Reception Center. The position requires thorough knowledge of auto mechanics and automotive service excellence certification in at least four areas, including A1 engine repair and A8 engine performance.

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • 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)
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