Marine Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Marine Maintenance Technician

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

MESSO

Proposed Minimum Salary

$26.34 hourly

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Marine Maintenance Technician, under general supervision, performs maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on a fleet of various marine equipment in the unit, ensuring they remain safe. reliable, and looking sharp. Ensures operational readiness and maintenance of vessels. Equipment includes but is not limited to: outboard vessels, inboard vessels, trailers, vehicles, golf carts, and related systems associated with said equipment.

 

Essential Duties/Tasks

• Preventative Maintenance - Oversee the maintenance aboard outboards and inboards, unit fleet vehicles and golf carts, as well as water trailer used for the Sea Life Center and Turtle Hospital. Researches, recommends to, and assists management to create and improve a preventative maintenance plan for assigned equipment. Performs and documents findings from routine inspections of equipment to ensure that Vessel Operation Safety Management System, federal (United States Coast Guard) and state (Texas Parks and Wildlife) requirements are met. Performs and completes maintenance tasks by scheduled due date to ensure proper operation of equipment. Schedules maintenance around operations ensuring that needed supplies and labor are on hand prior to start of the maintenance. Operates power tools and other equipment necessary to accomplish maintenance assignments. Exercise vessel, systems, and equipment when not in regular use. Ensures operational readiness and maintenance of vessels.

• Repair Maintenance - Enters repair maintenance requests into maintenance tracking software as issues arise or are reported. Performs troubleshooting, effects repairs if possible, or recommends outsourcing to proper contractor to minimize down-time of the vessel or equipment. Determine and recommend to management if issues arise regularly and preventative maintenance measures are needed. Conducts test rides to ensure proper operation of vessel, systems, and equipment after completed repairs. Assists with shipyard projects as needed. Oversees contractors with maintenance items. 

• Deckhand/Operator/Other - Serves as vessel operator navigating safely and skillfully when needed. Acts as deckhand when needed. Communicates with captains reporting discrepancies and maintenance issues aboard vessels. Operates vehicles as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

What you need to know

Salary: $26.34 hourly

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One-year of experience in marine or automotive fields.

 

Required Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days

 

Preferred Qualifications

• US Powerboat Instructors Certification

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

 

Additional Information

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties

• Tools 20 hours

• Computer 8 hours

• Golf Cart/Vehicle 4 hours

 

Other Requirements and Factors

• Operates vehicles as necessary.

• Responds to emergenci