Watercraft Mechanic

Title: Watercraft Mechanic

State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech II

Hiring Range: $70000 - $75000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Marine Resources Commission

Location: MAIN OFFICE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is accountable for specialized maintenance and major repair in all phases of marine systems. Its position is responsible for the day-to-day marine motor and vessel up-keep and repair. The responsibilities include performing duties in a full-service repair facility and off site when needed. Responsibilities also include removing and installing new and replacement outboard motors performing overhaul of outboard power heads and gear cases diagnosing repairing and/or installing all marine equipment mechanical and electronic fuel injection systems. This position may perform structural and cosmetic repairs to fiberglass hulls using fiberglass gelcoats and resin and may remove and re-fabricate failed structural components in hulls decks and superstructures. It may make recommendations for removal of marine equipment from service and replacement with new units. This position is also responsible for maintaining maintenance records and assists with development of maintenance programs. This position will be required to work if there is an emergency call-out.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge- Skills and Abilities:

Must have thorough knowledge of marine mechanical structural electrical systems as well as electronics and emergency equipment.
Must have a background in outboard and outboard diagnostics and experience in installation and repair of marine related equipment.
Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent and have marine motor training.
Must have or be willing to obtain a certificate of certification from Mercury Marine Training facility.
Must have a valid Virginia Drivers License with that reflects a good driving record.

Additional Considerations

A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Malinda Cross

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.