Marine Mechanic Sr
Job in
Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois, 60087, USA
Listed on 2026-08-06
Listing for:
TopSide Marinas
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Field/Service Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Mechanic/Marine Technician’s responsibility is to perform the duties below on a regular basis and meet customer satisfaction standards as well as company sales and safety requirements.
This position requires the team member to work 5 days per week and 8 hours per day during the busy season. This schedule may be altered to a 4‑day workweek and 10 hours per day in the off season, with management approval. Marina operating hours range from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and seasonal schedule changes may take place at management discretion.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Troubleshoot and repair marine gas and diesel engines from maintenance to complete overhaul
- Repair/rebuild gearsets, transmissions and stern drives
- Diagnose and repair carbureted and fuel injected intake systems
- Repair propulsion systems such as transmissions, sail drives, stern drives, etc.
- Diagnose and repair various gensets, 12V and battery bank systems
- Perform winterization and spring commissioning of engines and ship systems
- Installations such as new engines, air conditioning systems, pumps, anchor windlass, and others as assigned
- Perform mechanical repairs including water systems, waste systems, steering systems, engine controls, pumps, etc.
- Help train and assist others as needed
- Demonstrate good judgment and problem-solving skills and abilities
- Perform other duties as assigned or apparent
- Act with the highest level of integrity and maintain a positive attitude
- High school diploma required
- 6+ years of experience in the performance of mechanical repair and installation
- OEM certification(s)
- Ability to speak and read English and understand electrical wiring diagrams
- Ability to use test instruments
- Ability to use specialty tools as designated by OEM’s
- Must provide tools and test equipment
- Specialty tools and diagnostics provided
- Strong electrical troubleshooting capabilities
- Experience in electrical and electronic installations
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the job
- Strong work ethic and personal commitment
- Ability to work in a team environment to achieve team, department, and company goals
- Ability to be a self‑starter and work independently
- Experience with a variety of internal combustion engines (diesel, inboard, outboard, etc.)
- Diesel-only experience is welcome!
- Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs
- Ability to work comfortably around water
- Ability to work in tight spaces
- Ability to work at heights of up to 30 feet
- Stand, sit, walk, push, pull, climb, crawl, bend, kneel, squat, twist, reach, grasp
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