Marina Mechanic - Seven Bays Marina

Guest Services • Marina, WA

1d • $24 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Boat Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with all marina services offered, quality control, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. This role involves maintaining and servicing the boat fleet, marina, and dock maintenance, and boat refurbishing, including electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and plumbing tasks. The work location varies seasonally: May through October is based at the Seven Bays Marina, and November through April is based at the Keller Ferry Marina.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED