Watercraft Maintenance Technician

People, Technology & Processes; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

People, Technology & Processes seeks a Watercraft Maintenance Technician for the SFUWO facility in Key West, FL. The role supports a fleet of over 40 boats, trailers, and 30 outboard motors, ensuring readiness for critical underwater operations.

The technician will perform maintenance per OPNAV instructions, operate 3M maintenance records, and coordinate supply needs while maintaining applicable documentation and reports. A Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
• Experience with small outboard motors and Sea‑Doo jet skis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance documentation

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair Combat Rubber Raiding Craft and associated components
• Overhaul outboard motors (35–350 HP) and repair fuel systems and propellers
• Maintain rigid hull boats and trailers; perform electrical and fiberglass work
• Track deficiencies, prepare requisitions, manage spare parts inventory
• Maintain 3M documentation and operate maintenance modules; generate reports

Skills

Technical maintenance proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

GCSS-Army familiarity

Lifting capability

Tools

3M maintenance system

SKED scheduling

GCSS-Army Maintenance Module

Job description

Position Title: Watercraft Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Key West, FLClearance required: SECRETScope of Work: Provides watercraft maintenance at the Special Forces Underwater Operations (SFUWO) facility in Key West, FL, supporting over 40 rigid and inflatable boats, trailers, and 30 outboard motors for C Company, Support Battalion, 2nd SWTG (A).Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):Maintain and repair Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, including intercommunicating valves, holes, cuts, tears, transoms, baffles, and hard and soft boat floors.Perform teardowns and overhauls of outboard motors from 35 to 350 horsepower, including fuel systems and propellers.Maintain rigid hull boats and trailers, including electrical system maintenance and fiberglass repair.Execute maintenance per OPNAV Instruction 4790 and schedule within the 3M maintenance system using the SKED program.Track equipment deficiencies, prepare material requisitions, and manage spare parts inventory.Maintain 3M documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards, List of Effective Pages, and Job Sequence Numbers, and operate the GCSS-Army Maintenance Module.Provide daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance reports and weekly labor-hour reports.Active Secret clearanceU.S. citizenshipTechnical proficiency to independently maintain Combat Rubber Raiding Craft, small outboard motors, and Sea-Doo jet skisFamiliarity with the 3M maintenance system and SKED schedulingOperational proficiency in the GCSS-Army Maintenance ModuleMicrosoft Office proficiency; valid state driver's licenseAbility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted