Maintenance Specialist - Lakes

Overview

Maintenance Specialist — Lakes, Boat & Motor Service & Repair (Part-Time, Temporary Position)

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) non-benefited, budgeted position and is limited to 999 hours per fiscal year.
This is not a PERS eligible position. If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a career with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Maintenance Specialist-Lakes, Boat & Motor Service & Repair in our Lakes & Open Spaces Division.

This individual maintains the rental fleet of outboard motors and boats used at the Lake Wohlford & Dixon Marinas, makes necessary repairs, and trains other Lakes personnel in properly performing service & repair procedures.

• Service and repair outboard motors; perform compression tests; clean and rebuild carburetors, rebuild starter gear housings and replace started ropes; and other related repairs.
• Repair battery chargers, bilge pumps, mounting and fueling accessories.
• Keep detailed service records.
• Order replacement parts & maintenance materials for boats and motors.
• Repair electric trolling motors; replace brushes, switches, cleaning armatures, rethreading steering and speed control cable pulleys.
• Use a variety of tools to repair leaking boats or make necessary modifications to aluminum boats.
• Train support staff in proper maintenance and repair procedures.
• Provide status reports to supervisory staff regarding equipment and ongoing repairs.
• Serve as main point of contact for Park Attendants for all matters related to the renting of boats or maintenance of the dock and boathouse.
• Perform maintenance and repairs as needed, including collecting trash, cleaning restrooms and park grounds.
• Provide 26-step yearly outboard maintenance for each motor during the shutdown.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience performing routine small engine repairs, construction, landscape and/or maintenance work, including manual labor experience involving the use of hand tools and portable power tools, is desirable.
• Must possess a valid Class “C” California driver's license at time of application.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays when required.

Note: The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. A medical examination, along with a DRUG SCREEN will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment.

Salary: $21.20 - $25.44 per hour, depending on experience.

Fully completed city application required. Dixon Lake Ranger Station, 1700 La Honda Dr., Escondido, CA 92027. Telephone: . Website: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org