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Marine Mechanic (TISS, WA)
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What they do
A Small Engine Mechanic maintains and repairs small engines like those in water craft, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, lawnmowers, and golf carts.
$57,194 / year median in Washington
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Marine Mechanic (TISS, WA)
Strategic Technology Institute, Inc
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Keyport, Washington
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PERMANENT
$22-$25/hr
Updated 09/04/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
STi is a private engineering contractor, founded in 1985, looking to fill positions for an upcoming long-term contract with the DoD. The contract is long-term and has a high level of job stability. STi would love to hear from you for positions that we have available at the site. Apply today and a STi team member will reach out to you shortly to begin the interview process.
Contractor shall conduct preventive level maintenance to ensure all of the assigned craft are in the operational status in accordance with standard commercial practices. Submit recommendations to resolve maintenance problems associated with range craft equipment, including hardware and documentation changes. This includes documenting the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed and to estimate the time required to complete repairs.
After Government approval when corrective maintenance is identified, the contractor shall conduct corrective maintenance at a component/subassembly level. Repair or replace onboard systems to restore to operational condition in accordance with standard commercial practices. This includes onboard diagnosis of equipment malfunctions and failures, and restore operation by replacement, or repair as appropriate. This could involve troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, and installing equipment such as propulsion machinery and auxiliary generators, pumps, compressors, and firefighting machinery on sea going vessels.
Provide recommendations to supporting work packages for annual upkeep periods and the dry-docking cycle. Each craft will normally be dry-docked at four (4) year intervals.
During underway operations, contractor shall support operations, maintenance and troubleshooting as necessary to ensure successful operations in keeping with standard maritime engineering practices. When operating a vessel the Contractor shall maintain desired courses, using compasses or electronic navigation aids. Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers, cargo and vessels. Secure vessel to dock and cast-off lines to enable departure. Support directions for loading, unloading and organization of crewmembers. Contractor shall give recommendations for repairs, fuel and organize supplies for vessel. Support safety operations in emergencies and report any observed navigational hazards.
Requirements
Active secret clearance.
Desired associates' degree and two years experience in the field.
Waterfront support Certified outboard engine mechanic or equivalent experience.
Must obtain WA boaters card within 6 months.
Experience maintaining vessel trailers or similar equipment.
Experience towing and backing trailered vessels.
Experience acting a crewmember of deck hand of small craft.
Covering trailerable boats.
Experience towing and backing trailered vessels.
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