City of Tampa

Employees assist in providing training to lower-level mechanics when performing more difficult tasks in an on-the-job training capacity, as well as checking the work of others for accuracy, completeness, and other purposes of quality control. Under general supervision, employees exercise reasonable initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks and adhering to established rules and practices of safety. As well as in training others in the proper use of maintenance and repair tools and testing equipment for marine apparatus. Some positions require that the incumbent work night, holidays, and/or weekends. Work is reviewed through observation while in progress, operational sea trails and/or inspection upon completion.

Repairs and replaces mounted assemblies and components related to marine engines, transmissions/drivelines, steering systems and fire pumps. Repairs wiring harnesses and electrical/electronic circuits requiring extensive technical expertise due to the location of the wiring and associated circuitry.  Is able to work comfortably in confined spaces to maintain and repair components, throughout all boats and vessels.  Performs major repairs to fire pumps, and fire fighting foam systems to include removal and replacement of foam pumps and flow meters.  Diagnosis, calibrate and test firefighting foam systems.  Performs major engine tune-ups.  Operates factory electronic software to monitor and test various components. Is able to comprehend diagnostic codes/electrical schematics and system printouts; performs major repairs to gasoline and/or diesel fuel systems; repairs, adjusts, removes, and replaces gasoline and/or diesel engine short blocks or any components of the block including accessory changeover. 

Working knowledge of: occupational hazards and safety precautions relating to marine boats, equipment maintenance and repair; safe methods used for hoisting and relocating heavy mechanisms.

Some knowledge of: operation and use of diverse marine boats and equipment.

Ability to: perform complex maintenance and/or specialized mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs; use and interpret wiring diagrams, blueprints and technical publications; operate testing equipment to detect system and equipment malfunctions and to identify repair requirements; perform tasks requiring physical strength and endurance; understand and follow oral and written instructions and prepare simple reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; inspect work of others and train lower level mechanics; operate a variety of marine vessels and systems. 

Skills in: use and care of tools, machinery, and testing equipment utilized in complex maintenance and/or specialized repair of boats and equipment.

Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

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