Part-Time Marine Technician - City Cruises - NYC

Salary Range $30-38 per hour 

City Experiences is seeking a Part-Time Marine Technician for our City Cruises operation in New York.

About You:

This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.

About the Opportunity:

The Marine Technician is responsible for carrying out daily duties such as repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting marine
diesel engines, , generators, transmissions, drive trains, HVAC, plumbing, pumps, holding tanks, and electrical equipment.
The right person will be skilled, self-motivated, adaptable, dynamic, and embody Hornblower’s RESPECT SERVICE SYSTEM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The Marine Technician must work in a safe, methodical and consistent manner. The skill level required indicates
• much of this work should be accomplished independently but all work will be under the guidance and direction of
• the Port Engineer.
• Maintain accurate records and participate in the company’s maintenance software (HELM) entering preventative
• and corrective maintenance completion, uploading of work reports, documentation, inventory control and all
• other pertinent information.
• Ensure all work is done in compliance with applicable US Coast Guard regulations and sound marine practice
• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on all vessel equipment including but not limited to:
o Diesel engines (main, generator & bow thruster)
o Propulsion running gear (marine gears, shafts, couplings, shaft seals, bearings)
o AC Electrical equipment (generators, switchgear, distribution systems, motors, etc.)
o DC Electrical equipment (batteries, charging systems, etc.)
o Hydraulic systems, pumps & piping systems, pneumatic compressors and controls
o Pumps, tanks & piping systems
o HVAC & refrigeration systems
o Alarm, control and monitoring systems
o Galley & hot prep line equipment
• Perform maintenance and repairs as assigned for interior finishes, floor covering, carpentry, ceilings, weathertight seals, etc.
• Maintain Watertight Integrity and Structural Fire Protection boundaries in all work accomplished and recognize if prior work has compromised either of these.
• Perform proper methods for pollution prevention, management & disposal of hazardous waste
• Maintain communication & coordination for vessel readiness with consideration for USCG required inspection,
• cruise schedules and vessel site visits by the sales team.
• Direct, manage and evaluate outside vendors as needed and directed by the Port Engineer
• Direct and lead other crew members as assigned by the Port Engineer
• Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized work environment and promote best practices through safety briefings and Job Safety Assessments
• • Identify the need for replacement parts, critical spares, etc. and assist in procurement as directed
• Respond to service calls at various pier locations and/ or underway vessels; this may include remote work during drydock or layup periods
• Work the hours and shifts assigned by the Port Engineer. This may include weekends, evening shifts or any work beyond the normal schedule.
• All other duties as assigned by the Port Engineer or Director of Marine Operations

Requirements & Qualifications:

The Marine Technician shall have training & experience a field that lends itself to the job of personally accomplishing the
broad range Preventative Maintenance & Repairs of machinery and equipment onboard a passenger vessel in the City
Cruises fleet. One or more of the following areas of training and expertise are required for this position.

• Possess a valid TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or the ability to acquire one within a
specified time.
• Working knowledge of the systems described to perform PMs and repairs with sufficient knowledge to oversee
outside contractors when a higher level of technical expertise is required.
• Proven track record of hands on maintenance and repair in the marine or facilities environment
• Ability to interact professionally with passengers, crew members, and outside vendors as required
• USCG Engineer’s License or unlicensed watch standing experience on a USCG regulated vessel desirable
• Basic computer skills as well as the ability to safely communicate with others in the English language
• Strength and agility to safely lift over 50 lbs., and move about a moving passenger vessel, work in often tight
spaces and around moving machinery. Also, must be able to work outside at times in uncomfortable weather
conditions.
• Ability to wear personal safety clothing and equipment such as hard hats, masks, gloves, masks etc.as necessary
for safe work practices