Marina Maintenance- Callville

6 months ago

Las Vegas, United States Guest Services Full time

Compensation Amount:

Job Summary:
The Boat Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for assisting with all marina services offered, quality control, maintains a clean and safe dock area, Maintains bathrooms and boat launching equipment, and secures guests' boats.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Maintain Marina/Boat maintenance to include:
    • Motors:
      • hange engine oil and oil filters (every 100 hours, monthly)
      • Change external fuel filters (100hrs)
      • Change internal fuel filters (300hrs)
      • Change spark plugs (300hrs)
      • Change lower unit oil (200hrs)
      • Inspect propellers, lower units, and hubs (100hrs) and repair/replace as needed
      • Inspect powerhead for corrosion. Remove and coat with inhibitor
      • Buff and wax engine cowlings
      • Fill grease points
      • Knowledge of engine cooling systems and ability to replace impellers or water pump assemblies
      • Flush motors at the end of each day.
      • Ability to troubleshoot and repair/service tilt and trim systems
    • Steering:
      • Top off steering fluid
      • Inspect system for leaks, tighten loose fittings
      • Knowledge of cable, hydraulic, and Teleflex steering systems
    • Electrical:
      • Examine battery connections and clean corrosion
      • Test batteries and engine stators
      • Be able to troubleshoot and repair navigation, VHF, water pressure, sound, and light systems
      • Knowledge of marine water heater and air conditioning systems
    • Boats:
      • Inspect and repair gel coat chips and scratches
      • Pump out boats
      • Inspect and touch up deck paint
      • Repair rub rails
      • Remove surface rust from cleats, fasteners, etc. and protect.
      • Apply sun protectant to canvas tops and side curtains
      • Inspect and repair/replace Coast Guard Safety equipment (fire extinguishers, life jackets, VHF radio, anchors/tackle, EPIRB, flares, etc.)
      • Pump out waste tanks and fill water tanks with fresh water. Know how to properly sanitize each tank.
      • Knowledge of marine toilets and how to repair
      • Knowledge of marine propane gas systems
      • Knowledge of boat haul-outs and gear to inspect during this time
      • Knowledge of appropriate boat bottom paints and how to properly prepare and apply
    • Dock:
      • Be familiar with dock pump out systems and lift stations and be able to repair.
      • Be familiar with dockside fueling systems and tank monitors and know basic troubleshooting
      • Know how to properly secure boats to the dock and ensure that dock and boat hardware remains adequate for this.
      • Knowledge of proper boat fueling and fuel spill laws/procedures
  • Provide excellent customer service to guests, while directing customer issues to supervisor or unit manager.
  • Responsible for maintaining grounds keeping equipment and company vehicles.
  • Other Duties as assigned.
SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
  • Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
  • Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
  • Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.
  • Ability to swim.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Candidate should have their own tools necessary to carry out these tasks
  • Candidate should have adequate computer skills to create spreadsheets, access email, and use engine diagnostic software. Will be responsible for creating and maintaining a boat maintenance schedule and checklists for all boats. Good organization.
  • Candidate must be willing to travel to other units if need be.
  • Candidates must be personable and willing to work with the US Coast Guard during biannual haul-out inspection. Must comply with all Coast Guard regulations and inspector recommendations.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
  • Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to stand for the entire work day.
  • Climbing steps regularly.
  • Working in wet and slippery conditions. Frequently working in an outdoor, hot, and damp environment.
  • Frequently immerses hands in water.
  • Withstanding temperature extremes in outdoor environments and inclement weather.
  • Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
  • Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
  • Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
EQUIPMENT USED
  • All dock equipment and materials (gas pump, boats, ropes, anchors, among others)


Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.