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Posted: February 13, 2026 (7 days ago)

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Marine Engine Mechanic

Air Force Materiel Command

Department of the Air Force

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$24.04 - $24.04

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Job Description

Summary

This part-time job involves repairing and maintaining outboard marine engines for boats at a recreational facility on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, including diagnosing issues, performing fixes, and sometimes handling customer interactions like safety instructions and equipment rentals.

It's ideal for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who enjoys working outdoors or in a shop setting and doesn't mind a flexible schedule with evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role offers benefits like health insurance and retirement matching for regular part-time hours of 20-34 per week.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of outboard marine engines
  • Ability to test, troubleshoot, and locate defects in marine equipment components and systems
  • Knowledge of interpreting manufacturer's repair manuals, technical specifications, schematics, diagnostic codes, and safety manuals
  • Proficiency in operating electronic test equipment
  • Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted (and over 50 with help), stand, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tight spaces for extended periods
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and Tier 1 background investigation
  • Reside within 100-mile commuting area of Eglin AFB, Florida

Full Job Description

About the position: This position will be assigned to Eglin Outdoor Recreation. This is a NAF (Non-Appropriated Fund) position assigned to the 96th Force Support Squadron at Eglin AFB Florida.

Position is Regular Part-time (RPT) guaranteed 20-34 hours per week and schedule tour of duty may include nights, weekends and holidays.

RPT employees are eligibles (Health/Dental Insurance; Life Insurance; 401K & AFNAF Retirement Plan with Employer matching contribution; PTO/SL/Holidays) Who May Apply: Open to everyone.

Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities.

An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 02/27/2026 Area of Consideration: To be considered, applicant must reside in the commuting area (100-mile radius) of Eglin AFB, Florida.

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must have experience in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of outboard marine engines.

This experience must have provided a thorough knowledge of and the ability to test and troubleshoot, components and systems to locate marine equipment defects; interpret and apply manufacturer's repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics, diagnostic codes, and safety manuals; and to operate electronic test equipment.

Must be physically able to frequently lift, handle, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and with assistance, objects up to and over 50 pounds.

Must be able to frequently, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, and work in tight spaces for long periods of time. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical.

Must be able to satisfactorily complete a Tier 1 background investigation. Major Duties:

Diagnoses malfunctions of outboard motors to determine the source of trouble and to determine the extent of repairs required, including electrical systems, geared units, and components.

Using specialized testing equipment, tears down, adjusts, repairs, reassembles, and runs operational checks on engines to determine necessary repairs.Determines supplies and parts needed for repair of motors.

May maintain maintenance records on all equipment repaired, annotating manhours, materials, and date of repair. Based on these records, determines bench stock required and maintenance schedules.

Instructs patrons in all phases of safety regulations concerning use of boats and motors. May collect fees for rental of equipment and prepare daily cash reports and deposit funds.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12890160

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/14/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: 26-8IFSWO167801