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Compensation Amount: 28.00 USD Hourly Job Summary: The Boat Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with all marina services offered, quality control, maintains a clean and safe dock area, Maintains bathrooms and boat launching equipment, and secures guests' boats. $28.00-$30.00 / HR (DOE) 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 protectant 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, particula