Automotive Technician

Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information :
Personnel Director - DRC.RCIRecruito.gov

Oct 9, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Ross Correctional Institution 16149 State Route 104 Chillicothe

United States of America-OHIO-Ross County-Chillicothe

$25.61

Full-time

OCSEA

Automotive

Automotive, Vehicle Maintenance

Flexibility, Problem Solving, Time Management

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 serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

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 through 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.

• 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

• 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)

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. The final applicant accepted for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment, per section 3719.01 & 3719.41 of Ohio revised code.

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.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to…