Maintenance Trades Helper

Systems Application & Technologies•Port Hueneme, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is seeking a qualified Maintenance Trades Helper to support small engine repair dockside at Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC), Port Hueneme, CA. SA-TECH is a DoD contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance, weapons testing, facilities management, and more. This role involves assisting with the repair and maintenance of marine gasoline inboard/outboard marine engines and related equipment under the guidance of a qualified technician. The position may also involve serving as a crew member on vessels, operating Weight Handling Equipment, and conducting line handling and boat checks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of Mercury Marine gasoline inboard/outboard marine engines.
Familiarity using hand and power tools.
Must be comfortable at sea for extended time.
Current CA Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.
Must pass pre-employment physical to include: Physical, Drug Screen, Vision & Hearing testing, Medical Condition Certification and back X-rays.

Nice To Haves

Previous military experience or experience supporting the military preferred.

Responsibilities

Support small engine repair, dockside at Point Hueneme, CA.
Use power and hand tools.
Diagnose and assist in repairing marine gasoline inboard/outboard marine engines.
Assist in diagnosing marine engine malfunctions (all models) and help effect repairs to restore equipment to an operating condition.
Follow established preventative maintenance programs utilizing technical service manuals and schematic charts for marine engines and related marine equipment under the care of a qualified technician.
Assist in fabrication of equipment and provide recommendations for required purchase of parts and supplies.
Occasionally serve as a crew member on various size vessels.
Additional duties may include earning appropriate certification to operate Weight Handling Equipment (WHE), conduct line handling, and boat checks.
Other duties as assigned.