Marine/Boat Tech

Constellis•East Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boat Technician works independently at the Marina del Rey dock maintaining a fleet of patrol boats and supporting units. The scope of boat repairs includes engine replacements, troubleshooting, repairing components and replacement as needed, recommends upgrades, and conducts operational tests.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Vocational/Technical training in marine repair with 3 years of work-related experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
Practical experience with tools and equipment used in marine maintenance
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Ability to read and understand technical manuals
Effective oral and written communication skills with all levels of the organization
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and multiple priorities to completion
Problem solving skills with an analytical thought process
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Must be able to lift, lower, carry, push or move objects up to 50 lbs.
Various tasks may require intermittent standing or prolonged sitting, and the ability to walk, reach, kneel, crouch and handle work related supplies and tools.

Responsibilities

Cleaning, repairing and maintaining all parts of the boat or vessel
Reading through repair and installation orders to determine the material, time, and equipment required
Scraping away old paint, barnacles and debris from vessels
Removing and replacing rotted or rusted sections of the vessel
Constructing replacement parts using drawings, saws and various hand and power tools
Testing engines, propellers, steering and navigational equipment
Mixing and applying paint, wax and gel coats
Liaising and consulting with the supervisor and other relevant professionals and vendors
Submits daily report work-log and parts inventory report
Might be required to perform maintenance on other equipment such as trucks, trailers, quads and others