Marine Machinery Mechanic

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Marine Machinery Mechanic in the Port Operations Program located on Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickman (JBPHH) of NAVAL STATION.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Candidate must have a thorough understanding of good engineering practices including basic gas and diesel engine repair, and possess the ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair on gas and diesel engines and associated machinery.

Must have or be able to obtain Yamaha, Westerbeke, or Cummins Certifications assigned by billet and ensure they are maintained current.

Requires a thorough understanding of principles of gas and diesel engines and sufficient knowledge of the operations involved with the standard testing and troubleshooting of small craft vessels and associated equipment/parts.

Must have a thorough understanding of marine equipment installed on small boats and service craft to include the hull and all installed parts and components.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will participate in the preparation of complex repairs and administration of resulting contracts.
• You will inspect repair work performed by outside contractors as required.
• You will maintain a record of all maintenance and repairs for small and service craft.
• You will operate and maintain land-based repair support equipment and tools.
• You will maintain and repair boat trailers to include all safety and load bearing equipment.