Automotive Technician

About Us:

Our mission is to professionally operate and maintain for public benefit a year-round, service-oriented event facility and produce the annual state fair.

What You'll Do:

Perform major overhaul of gasoline and/or diesel engines or repairs most difficult and complex automotive problems in industrial equipment, trucks, tractors, automobiles and small two cycle engines (e.g., replacement or repair of pistons, rings, crank shafts, medium and heavy-duty automatic transmissions; single & twin counter shaft manual transmissions).

Repair, rebuild and/or replace minor and major parts of various vehicles and equipment used at the Ohio Expo Center. Test electrical and ignition systems for failure to function or function properly, identify and repair malfunction by operating test equipment to adjust and validate proper repair.

Perform routine maintenance (e.g., changes tires, belts, wipers, oil filters, lubricates joints, latches and hinges); provides emergency service to vehicles and equipment (e.g., cleans engines using power washer or steam cleaner, cleans exterior and interior of cars, trucks and equipment); picks up supplies, vehicles and equipment. Use welding equipment to perform various welding functions or operations for the modification or maintenance and repair of equipment. Modify vehicles and equipment for specific functions necessary to meet the needs of rental activities and programs at the Ohio Expo Center.

Maintain accurate service records of all maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment. Maintain and monitor inventory of parts, requisition parts for inventory stock and parts for emergency repair.

Cleans garage area, equipment &/or tools; operates equipment, snowplows &/or dumb truck. Assist in the set-up, clean-up and removal of events.

What's in it for you:

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.

For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
  
  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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, Flexibility, Adaptability, Time Management, Teamwork

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) REQUIRED