MARINE MECHANIC 7161

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class performs skilled mechanical work on a journeyman level involving the maintenance, repair and inspection of powerboats and/or ferries operated by an agency of the County or a non-County jurisdiction. The incumbent exercises independent judgment and initiative in determining the proper preventive maintenance and corrective repair methods to be used in the performance of duties. Work is performed under the supervision of an administrative supervisor, and is subject to review through periodic conferences as well as the inspection and testing of repaired marine equipment. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Inspects boats before their departure on missions and patrols, and at regular intervals determines whether the boats are in proper operating condition;

Repairs two-cycle and four-cycle engines, diesel propulsion engines, fuel systems, lubricating systems, marine electrical systems, water cooling systems, heat exchangers and related marine equipment;

Disassembles, repairs, rebuilds and reassembles marine transmissions, reduction gears, manual and hydraulic clutches; aligns shafts, struts and shaft logs;

Sails on boats to determine their service needs and maintenance requirements; conducts test runs after completing major repairs and modifications and makes adjustments to the repaired equipment during and after the test runs;

Maintains inventory and orders lubricants, filters and spare parts for all machinery;

Maintains records of all maintenance and repair work and of the "in-service" hours of each piece of marine equipment to insure proper servicing of the equipment and major engine overhaul as recommended by the employing department.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices used in marine maintenance work; thorough knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of the various types of marine engines, component parts and all related mechanical equipment; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work; good knowledge of the National Fire Prevention Association requirements for fuel tank installations, ventilating systems, exhaust systems and liquefied petroleum systems; good knowledge of all United States Coast Guard requirements for boats; skill in repairing marine engines and equipment; ability to diagnose and make corrective repairs on the various types of marine engines and equipment; ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, diagrams and manuals pertinent to the maintenance and repair of the various types of marine equipment; ability to maintain records of all maintenance and repair work and hours in service; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a) Completion of two (2) years of vocational education courses in a vocational school program or in an apprentice or training program in gasoline and diesel engine repair, and three (3) years of experience in the servicing and repair of marine engines and related equipment; or,

b) Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of gasoline and/or diesel engines, at least three (3) years of which must have been in the servicing and repair of marine engines and related equipment; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of a) and b).

R1/07/02

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive