Automotive Technician

*****$1,000 Sign-On Bonus*****

CGL is a provider of justice facility planning, design, and program management and maintenance solutions to justice facilities and other public facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. CGL Facility Management, LLC provides comprehensive contract facility maintenance services to commercial clients.

A Brief Overview
The Automotive Technician will be responsible for supervising the repair and maintenance of vehicles, the heavy equipment fleet, other equipment, emergency generators, and related mechanical equipment, including small-engine repairs (e.g., chain saws, riding lawn mowers) belonging to our client and CGL.

What you will do

• Manages the automotive shop; coordinates repair assignments and establishes work practices.
• Assigns repair tasks to offender personnel; monitors and reports offender time using the appropriate time cards.
• Instructs offender workers on job plans and inspects their work throughout projects to ensure efficient use of materials/supplies and the quality/quantity of work being performed.
• Trains offenders in equipment maintenance and repair.
• Monitors and reports offender time according to established policies and procedures.
• Plans jobs and orders materials for timely completion of projects. Completes purchase orders for tools, equipment, supplies, vendor services, etc.
• Ensures purchasing order procedures and regulations are followed.
• Performs preventative maintenance tasks and all minor repairs.
• Properly documents preventative maintenance work, repairs, and equipment/parts used according to established policies and procedures.
• Assists in training other technicians with unlike skillset some basics of the trade and provide mentorship, oversight and direction.
• Provides timely response to client concerning work status and complaints.
• Monitors vehicle and equipment maintenance schedule to plan inspections and repair assignments, diagnose repairs or maintenance requirements.
• Inspects the completion of all work assignments to ensure quality workmanship.
• Inspects institutional vehicles to ensure that assigned equipment meets state safety inspection requirements.
• Coordinates annual state vehicle inspections.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures and according to the standards of CGL Facility Maintenance, OSHA, and our clients.
• Wears appropriate safety equipment and observes all safety practices and regulations.
• Maintains a clean and safe workplace while and after performing maintenance tasks.
• Repair small engines including weed eaters, lawn mowers, etc.
• Documents work orders and repairs in CMMS system according to company policy.
• Completes all required compliance, safety and developmental training as assigned.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.

Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience in automotive repairs dealing with gasoline/diesel equipment and engine repair required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read and interpret schematics.
• Must be skilled in the use of hand and power tools and test equipment and be able to diagnose equipment problems, make repairs, test equipment, and properly maintain records.
• Must be a team player, have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and desire to succeed while representing our firm with the best possible service to our clients.
• Must be computer literate.
• Must provide outstanding customer service to meet the needs of our client.

Licenses and Certifications

• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State required.
• State Inspection License preferred.