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Job Posting: AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (CF)
CDCR - San Quentin State Prison
AUTOMOBILE MECHANIC (CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)
$4,833.00 - $5,563.00 per Month
Final Filing Date: 5/9/2024
Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position (s).
The automobile mechanic will inspect all automotive equipment on a regular basis for safety and road worthiness; perform routine service and major and minor repairs as required including but not limited to tune-ups, tire rotation and replacement; wheel balancing; installation of spark plugs, points, condensers, distributor caps, minor and major engine overhauls, and minor and major transmission service; installation and adjustment of brakes and any other minor or major repairs as needed; maintain service records on each vehicle showing service mileage, service performed, and cost.
Supervise and train inmate workers to perform service and repairs on institution vehicles, proper and safe use of tools and equipment; and maintain security of the garage and vehicles. Conduct periodic searches of area and vehicles for contraband; maintain tool control, conduct clothed body searches on inmates; maintain inmate timekeeping and work records. Prepare work supervisory reports for inmates,, provide inmate safety training, and enforce safety regulations.
Dispatch pool vehicles and maintain issue logs with destination and return information; consult with institution staff concerning service and maintenance of vehicles assigned to specific departments; write periodic reports on fleet condition as required by administration and other controlling agencies.
Assist with procurement of parts and supplies, including but not limited to solicitation of price quotes and processing in the Business Information System. Maintain inventory of automobile and garage supplies.
Attend training and staff meetings as required. Perform other duties as required within the scope and duties of an auto mechanic
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
San Quentin State Prison is California's oldest and best known correctional institution, which was established on the site currently known as Point San Quentin, in July of 1852, as an answer to the rampant lawlessness in California at the time. The prison rests overlooking the bay on 432 acres, and is located just 12 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the county of Marin. The walled prison is made up of four (4) large cell blocks (West, South, North, and East Block), one (1) maximum security cell block (the Adjustment Center), Central Health Care Service Building, a medium security dorm setting and a minimum security firehouse.
- The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
**Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
**Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.
**Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
**EMAIL ADDRESS
CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application, but it is not a requirement.
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/9/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
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Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
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Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), 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 work place. 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.