WATERCRAFT MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 61531

05/01/92 G

This is the first class in a series of positions that repair and maintain marine patrol, oceanographic research vessels, or historical ships. Positions repair and maintain gas and diesel engines and all related systems and maintain watercraft in a safe and optimum operating condition. This class is distinguished from the Watercraft Maintenance Supervisor class by the latter's supervisory responsibilities.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty. Positions determine need for repair, diagnose malfunctions and repair or overhaul engines and related parts; repair or install replacement fuel tanks, instrumentation, steering mechanisms, electrical systems and pumps; and perform maintenance duties such as cleaning, painting, and replacing sails and rigging. Positions maintain repair shops and implement a preventive maintenance schedule; order and maintain an inventory of parts and specialized tools needed for repair work; and maintain routine records on repairs. Oversees contract repair work which may require writing contract specifications. May be required to train others in the use of onboard equipment; and/or develop maintenance budgets. May operate equipment such as winches and cranes. Work is performed both ashore and at sea.

Supervision Given: Supervision typically is not a factor; however positions may be required to give technical direction to other staff, students or volunteers engaged in craft operation.

Supervision Received: Receives general directions from a Watercraft Maintenance Supervisor, Research Vessel Captain, Research Vessel Fleet Supervisor or other agency manager.

Scope: Work affects the operating condition, safety, and maintenance of a variety of watercraft mechanical, electrical and navigational systems for an agency.

Impact of Actions: Effective job performance ensures the efficient and safe operation of the agency's watercraft which, in turn, affects the safety of staff, officers, students and others who must operate them.

Personal Contacts: Frequent internal contacts with agency personnel when responding to service calls. Frequent external contact with vendors when purchasing replacement parts and with contract maintenance personnel when initiating or overseeing service calls.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of gasoline and diesel engine repair and maintenance of watercraft electrical systems; and of ship maintenance requirements.

Skills: Working skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to implement a preventive maintenance program; to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical problems; and to instruct others in the use of watercraft equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from high school or equivalent with additional training in a mechanical trade.

Level and Type of Experience: Experience in diesel and gasoline engine repair and ship maintenance.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was revised and retitled as a result of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program. It replaces the Marine Motor Repairman class, effective May 1, 1992.