Title: Watercraft Mechanic
State Role Title: Equipment Serv Repair Tech II
Hiring Range: $70,000-$75,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Marine Resources Commission
Location: MAIN OFFICE
Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov
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
•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 Driver’s License with that reflects a good driving record.
Additional Considerations
Applicants must be free from commercial fishing interests. Applicants must complete physical agility assessment, written test, criminal background investigation, credit check, physical exam, and drug testing. Federal law prohibits a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence from carrying a firearm.
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.
A STATE APPLICATION must be completed.
Contact Information
Name: Malinda Cross
Phone: 757-247-2215
Email: HR@MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV
In support of the Commonwealth’s 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 800-552-5019.
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.