MARINE MECHANIC – CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN 7162

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs highly skilled mechanical work on marine vessels. This involves ordering necessary parts to conduct preventative maintenance and make repairs on boats owned by an agency of the County while maintaining equipment warranty terms. Duties include diagnosing the mechanical issue, determining whether the issue is covered under warranty, filing warranty claims with vendors, and handling the repair and replacement of the respective parts. The incumbent must have an active certification as a technician, issued by the marine motor company for the motors owned by the department, which allows repair and maintenance of the equipment while maintaining warranty coverage. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor, and is subject to review through periodic conferences. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

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

Contacts/negotiates with vendors to file claims for replacement of warrantied parts;

Performs skilled mechanical work on outboard engines covered under warranty;

Inspects boats before their departure on missions and patrols to verify they 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.

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

Two (2) years as a Marine Mechanic.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout employment in this title, candidates must maintain the appropriate vendor certification to perform repairs on the motors and equipment under warranty.

05/30/19

SUFFOLK COUNTY

P (Non-Competitive)