Marine Technician Job at Texas A&M University at Galveston
Texas A&M University at Galveston Galveston, TX 77554
$25.32 an hour
Job Title
Marine Maintenance Technician
Agency
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department
MESSO
Proposed Minimum Salary
$25.32 hourly
Job Location
Galveston, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our
core values
which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at College Station. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different backgrounds, cultures 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.
What We Want
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. If the description sounds exciting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity to join our team.
What you need to know
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Employees Supervised: 2 -4 Student employees.
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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days
- Class C driver’s license
Other Requirements or Other 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 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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 and Other Duties - 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.
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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.
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