• Marine Maintenance Technician

    Texas A&M University System (Galveston, TX)


    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 emergencies as needed.

    + Operates power tools and other equipment necessary to accomplish maintenance assignments.

    + Ability to work in small or cramped spaces.

    + Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.

    + Work beyond normal business hours and/or work on weekends. Travel required.

    + Must pass a Unites States Coast Guard (USCG)/Department of Transportation

    + (DOT) drug test prior to employment and participate in the University’s random drug testing program.

    + This position is security sensitive.

    + This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

    + All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

     

    Who we are

     

    We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices. We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

     

    Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

     

    All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

     

    Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.