Job Description

Posting number: 202600322

Department: Recreation

Division: Outdoor

Job classification: Maintenance Tech - Boat - PT

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Maintenance

Summary

The Boat Maintenance Technician performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and operations work to support District marine and boating programs. Duties include inspection, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of small watercraft, related equipment, and supports facilities. This position ensures boats and equipment are safe, functional, properly maintained, and available for public use in accordance with District standards, safety practices, and operational procedures.

Examples of duties

1. Participate in planning, scheduling, and implementation of marine maintenance activities and work orders
2. Inspect, maintain, clean, and repair District-owned small watercraft including sailing dinghies, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and support powerboats
3. Ensure routine and preventative maintenance on hulls, decks, cockpits, sails, rigging, and related hardware is completed
4. Inspect and replace worn or damaged components such as rudders, tillers, tiller extensions, rubber universal joints, spars, control lines, and fittings
5. Perform basic sail maintenance and repair
6. Conduct minor repair and maintenance of transport equipment including dollies, racks, and storage systems
7. Clean and maintain boats, equipment, and facilities to District cleanliness and safety standards
8. Inspect powerboat hulls and cockpits and perform post-use engine flushing in accordance with procedures; engine servicing is not required
9. Maintain tools, equipment, materials, and workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition
10. Assist with inventory control, inspections, and reporting on condition of boats, gear, tools, and supplies
11. Follow established safety practices and procedures; identify and report hazards or unsafe conditions
12. Maintain basic records related to maintenance activities and inspections
13. Attend meetings, trainings, or workshops as assigned
14. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Equivalent of one + years of experience in facilities maintenance, marine operations, small-craft maintenance, or a related field
• Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Experience with hand and power tools and routine maintenance practices

Supplemental information

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and follow District maintenance programs, policies, procedures, and safety practices
• Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair tasks using appropriate tools and equipment
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and the public
• Ability to organize work, manage time effectively, and prioritize assigned tasks
• Ability to work safely in a marine and outdoor environment

Work Environment, Physical Effort, and Hazards

This is a non-smoking work environment. Work is performed in outdoor marine settings, shops, docks, and storage areas and may include evenings, weekends, and seasonal hours.

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected classifications as defined by law. The job functions and physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires regular physical activity including lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and working on uneven surfaces
• Work involves exposure to weather conditions, noise, wet surfaces, and working around water
• Work involving exposure to hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals, dust, or fumes) or requiring protective clothing or equipment is outside the scope of this position and will be performed by a contractor
• Hours vary and may include early morning, weekend, and evening shifts

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. But this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park & Recreation District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and termination.

For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources for assistance. You can reach us by email at careers@biparks.org, or by phone at 206-842-0501.

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