Marine Maintenance Specialist I

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Orange Coast College's Waterfront Campus is located 5 miles south of OCC's main campus in Newport Beach. The Waterfront Campus is one of a kind, boasting a state-of-the-art maritime training facility and a waterfront facility with boats ranging from 12 - 96 feet. The Waterfront Campus is home to programs including the School of Sailing and Seamanship - one of the largest community boating programs in the nation; the Professional Mariner Program, an accredited certificate and associates degree program for students entering the maritime industry; contract and fee-based career advancement classes for the maritime workforce; and OCC's nationally recognized intercollegiate Crew teams.

• Works with faculty and instructional administrators to troubleshoot, modify, or rebuild/repair boats, yachts, and marine equipment used aboard vessels.
• Performs skilled maintenance work on District watercraft, including yacht joiner work, marine metallurgy, fiberglass construction, marine mechanics, rigging, electrical work, coating, and finishing.
• Oversees contracted service providers to ensure quality performance outcomes. Overseesboat yard haul out and repair to ensure quality performance outcomes.
• Oversees and performs daily, routine upkeep of Marine/Sailing program vessels, equipment, and the district boat yard. Inspects marine vessels to ensure safety and reliability.
• Transports marine vessels and boating equipment on the road while towing trailers with college and District vehicles.
• Prepares, plans, and schedules routine maintenance sequences to support instruction based on class and program needs.
• Performs maintenance unique to the marine environment; including, but not limited to, fabrication of hardware and operational gear, splicing of wire and rope, woodworking, and engine diagnostics and repair.
• Maintains the inventory of commonly used marine parts, fittings, fasteners, etc., prepares purchase requisitions for supplies and parts, and maintains up-to-date maintenance labor material, and service records.
• Preserves exterior and interior vessel appearance by applying chemical and special coating applications to boat topsides, performing fiberglass repairs, finishing wood accents, and repairing seating and surfaces.
• Serves as a watchstander and mariner, as required on a variety of watercraft, including large maritime vessels. If licensed, serves as the Captain/Master for vessels owned by the College and the District.
• Maintains records, prepares reports, and performs other miscellaneous clerical tasks as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires a working knowledge of the concepts associated with handling, operation, and upkeep of motor and sailing vessels and equipment.
• Requires working knowledge of waterway rules, protocols, currents, tides, depths, and weather patterns.
• Requires working knowledge of the use, maintenance, and repair of watercraft equipment.
• Requires working knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures related to watercraft.
• Requires working knowledge of marine vessel coatings on aluminum and fiberglass, including chemical and special coating applications related to marine vessels.
• Requires knowledge of safe and proper handling of harmful chemicals, substances, and potentially hazardous wastes.
• Requires knowledge of woods and woodworking.
• Requires knowledge of basic inventory methods and documentation.
• Requires sufficient mathematics skills to make calculations such as metric weights, volumes, and percentages.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of computers to use common desktops and specialized applications used in supporting education.
• Requires sufficient knowledge of the English language to prepare routine correspondence, descriptions, and instructions.
• Requires knowledge of tutoring techniques including students' styles of learning.
• Requires sufficient human relations skills to guide students and student workers, and to convey technical concepts.
• Requires sensitivity to the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to assess and perform skilled work to operate and maintain boats and marine electronics and technology.
• Requires the ability to design and fabricate specialized marine hardware and operational gear.
• Requires the ability to understand, carry out oral and written instructions, and work without direct supervision.
• Requires the ability to properly and safely use power and hand tools.
• Requires the ability to set up standing and running rigging including basic splicing.
• Requires the ability to repair apparatus such as sails, electrical, navigation, mechanical, and anti-corrosion components.
• Requires the ability to captain small and large vessels, both power and sail.
• Requires the ability to read and understand technical manuals.
• Requires the ability to assist/instruct students in the use of equipment.
• Requires the ability to perform routine record-keeping and report-writing duties.
• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Requires the ability to complete required occupational safety training within a reasonable time.
• Requires the ability to work varying schedules including weekends and evenings.
• Requires the ability to obtain a USCG-issued Master's License for mechanically propelled vessels up to 100 GRT within a reasonable time frame.

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

• The position typically requires an Associate's degree and four years of experience performing skilled marine maintenance work.
  • Additional maritime training and experience may substitute for some higher education.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the
  required equivalent qualifications for the position.

• Requires a valid driver's license.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard License (100 Ton) and experience operating a variety of large and small vessels (power and sail).

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where significant safety considerations exist from physical labor, handling of medium-weight (up to 50 pounds) yet awkward materials, and chemicals.

• Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 )
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

1. A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.
2. Responses to Supplemental Questions (please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).
3. A Cover Letter highlighting your experiences relevant to this position and addressing the minimum and essential qualifications, including your demonstrated evidence of D.E.I.A. (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility). (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).
4. A Current Resume of professional experience and educational background. (upload as a separate attachment - PDF recommended).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4714.