Automobile Mechanic; Correctional Facilities

AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (CF)

Salary: $4,978.00 - $5,960.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026

Number of Positions: 1 |
Location: Kern County |
Telework: In Office |
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the direction of the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor (Correctional Facility), the Automotive Mechanic will perform skilled work in the adjustment, servicing, and repair of automotive equipment.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspect all automotive equipment on a regular basis for safety and roadworthiness.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automotive items and associated electrical systems.
• May instruct, lead, or supervise incarcerated persons in maintenance tasks.

Eligibility:

• Must meet the Minimum Requirements listed in the Classification Specification.
• Eligible for Training and Development assignments may also be considered.

Minimum Requirements: Available in the Class Specification for AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES).
Training and Development Assignment status may be considered for this position.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.