Automotive Technician

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Personnel Director  / DRC.MCIRecruito.gov

Unposting Date:
Jan 12, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location:

Marion Correctional Institute 940 Marion-Williamsport Road Marion 43302

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Marion County-Marion

Compensation: $24.86

Schedule:

Full-time

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Automotive

Technical

Skills:

Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance

Professional

Skills:

Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management

Who We Are… Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serve as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do… The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public by helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

Are You Ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website .ohio.gov

What You’ll Do:

• Lead team of lower-level auto mechanic(s) and/or inmates (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
• Assist inmates/mechanic(s) in diagnosing and resolving mechanical problems, inspect completed work and equipment and ensure that procedures and safety practices are followed
• Ensure tool control policies and procedures and chemical control policies and procedures are followed
• Repair, rebuild and/or replace minor and major parts (e.g., electrical system components, alternators, water or fuel pumps, clutches, brake systems)
• Adjust valves and perform preventive maintenance and service on vehicles and equipment
• Perform miscellaneous mechanic work (e.g., body repair work, repairs or replaces tires, cleans or replaces diesel injectors)
• Provide service and repair of vehicles and equipment on emergency basis
• Clean garage area, equipment and/or tools
• Mow grass
• Operate equipment, snow plows and/or tow truck
• Schedule maintenance and repairs of equipment
• Maintain repair or service records
• Maintain required certifications
• Update shop manuals and parts books
• Operate welding equipment (e.g., acetylene torch, MIG welding equipment) to heat, shape and weld machinery and equipment
• Operate computer to enter, edit and retrieve data from computer systems
• Perform inventories and/or orders and pick up parts and supplies
• Control/restrict 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*.

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.

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