marine service technician

Sea Power Marine Centre; Sidney; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine service center in Sidney, British Columbia is seeking an experienced technician for marine engine repairs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, capable of diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical parts. Benefits include a health care plan, life insurance, paid time off, and others. This role requires frequent travel and offers a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Gasoline paid

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in marine engines repair.
• Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of watercrafts.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts.
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines.
• Document inspection and tests on engines.
• Advise customers on work performed.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service.

Skills

Client focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Manual dexterity

Excellent oral communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Languages

• English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Odours
• In/on water
• Outdoors
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Various locations
• Marine

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts
• Adjust, repair or replace mechanical system parts
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines
• Document your inspection and tests made on engines
• Estimate repair costs
• Review work orders
• Instruct apprentices
• Perform scheduled maintenance and service
• Advise customers on work performed and condition of equipment
• Test and adjust repaired equipment for proper performance

Experience and specialization

Type of maintenance

• Marine engines

Equipment and machinery experience

• Power tools
• Diesel engines

Area of specialization

• Watercraft
• Recreation vehicle repairer
• Troubleshooting/diagnostic

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Honesty
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available