marine service technician

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

Job summary

A marine service provider in Sidney, British Columbia is seeking a skilled technician for marine engine maintenance. The role involves traveling to various locations, diagnosing engine faults, and advising clients on repairs. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience with marine engines, a secondary school graduation certificate, and excellent interpersonal skills. The position includes benefits such as health care and paid training.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Gasoline paid

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in marine engine maintenance required.
• Valid driver's licence needed.
• Ability to distinguish between colours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair, or replace electrical and mechanical system parts.
• Diagnose and isolate faults on engines.
• Document inspections and tests made on engines.
• Estimate repair costs and advise customers.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience
5 years or more

Work locations and site environment

• 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 coordination
• 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