Marina Mechanic- Lake Roosevelt - Guest Services

Compensation Amount:
28.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:
The Boat Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with all marina services offered, quality control, maintains a clean and safe dock area, Maintains bathrooms and boat launching equipment, and secures guests' boats. $28.00-$30.00 / HR (DOE)

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain Marina/Boat maintenance to include:
  • Motors:
    • Change engine oil and oil filters (every 100 hours, monthly)
    • Change external fuel filters (100hrs)
    • Change internal fuel filters (300hrs)
    • Change spark plugs (300hrs)
    • Change lower unit oil (200hrs)
    • Inspect propellers, lower units, and hubs (100hrs) and repair/replace as needed
    • Inspect powerhead for corrosion. Remove and coat with inhibitor
    • Buff and wax engine cowlings
    • Fill grease points
    • Knowledge of engine cooling systems and ability to replace impellers or water pump assemblies
    • Flush motors at the end of each day.
    • Ability to troubleshoot and repair/service tilt and trim systems
  • Steering:
    • Top off steering fluid
    • Inspect system for leaks, tighten loose fittings
    • Knowledge of cable, hydraulic, and Teleflex steering systems
  • Electrical:
    • Examine battery connections and clean corrosion
    • Test batteries and engine stators
    • Be able to troubleshoot and repair navigation, VHF, water pressure, sound, and light systems
    • Knowledge of marine water heater and air conditioning systems
  • Boats:
    • Inspect and repair gel coat chips and scratches
    • Pump out boats
    • Inspect and touch up deck paint
    • Repair rub rails
    • Remove surface rust from cleats, fasteners, etc. and protect.
    • Apply sun protectant to canvas tops and side curtains
    • Inspect and repair/replace Coast Guard Safety equipment (fire extinguishers, life jackets, VHF radio, anchors/tackle, EPIRB, flares, etc.)
    • Pump out waste tanks and fill water tanks with fresh water. Know how to properly sanitize each tank.
    • Knowledge of marine toilets and how to repair
    • Knowledge of marine propane gas systems
    • Knowledge of boat haul-outs and gear to inspect during this time
    • Knowledge of appropriate boat bottom paints and how to properly prepare and apply
  • Dock:
    • Be familiar with dock pump out systems and lift stations and be able to repair.
    • Be familiar with dockside fueling systems and tank monitors and know basic troubleshooting
    • Know how to properly secure boats to the dock and ensure that dock and boat hardware remains adequate for this.
    • Knowledge of proper boat fueling and fuel spill laws/procedures
• Provide excellent customer service to guests, while directing customer issues to supervisor or unit manager.
• Responsible for maintaining grounds keeping equipment and company vehicles.
• Other Duties as assigned.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
• Ability to swim.
• CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Candidate should have their own tools necessary to carry out these tasks
• Candidate should have adequate computer skills to create spreadsheets, access email, and use engine diagnostic software. Will be responsible for creating and maintaining a boat maintenance schedule and checklists for all boats. Good organization.
• Candidate must be willing to travel to other units if need be.
• Candidates must be personable and willing to work with the US Coast Guard during biannual haul-out inspection. Must comply with all Coast Guard regulations and inspector recommendations.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day.
• Climbing steps regularly.
• Working in wet and slippery conditions. Frequently working in an outdoor, hot, and damp environment.
• Frequently immerses hands in water.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in outdoor environments and inclement weather.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.