Marina Mechanic - Seven Bays Marina

Location: Wilbur

## Marina Mechanic - Seven Bays Marina Apply locations:
Davenport, WA:
Wilbur, WAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR04113

Compensation Amount:
24.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary:

The Boat Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with all marina services offered, quality control, maintains a clean and safe work area. Maintains and services boat fleet, marina and dock maintenance, boat refurbishing; including electrical, mechanical, carpentry and plumbing.
May through October work is based at the Seven Bays Marina   November through April work is based at the Keller Ferry Marina

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 protect ant 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.
* Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
* Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
** EQUIPMENT USED
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