City of San Diego
Responsibilities
Marine Mechanic positions diagnose, maintain, repair, and overhaul inboard and outboard marine gasoline and/or diesel engines, including power heads, carburetors, gear cases, fuel systems, tilt and trim units, hydraulic steering, cooling systems, and lubrication systems; repairs and overhauls small gasoline and/or diesel engines; perform minor fiberglass repairs to vessel hulls; make structural changes and modifications; operate a variety of vessels; operate a two-way mobile radio; make preventative maintenance inspections; perform tune-ups; inspect vessels; maintain records; select and purchase parts and supplies; operate a City vehicle; and perform other duties as assigned.
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Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Marine Mechanic employees may be required to work an extended period of nights or unusual shifts for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Marine Mechanic employees furnish and maintain their own hand tools (1/2 drive and under), while the City provides power tools. After one year, Marine Mechanic employees may qualify for a yearly tool allowance.
The City provides and maintains work clothing.
Requirements You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
Education / Experience
Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Marine Mechanic Apprentice Program.
Four years of full-time journey-level experience as a Marine Mechanic. Qualifying experience MUST include the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of two- and four-stroke gasoline and/or diesel, inboard and outboard, marine engines including power heads, gear cases, fuel systems, trim and tilt units, engine linkages, ignition systems, and electrical systems.
Two years of full-time journey-level equipment mechanic experience which includes the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and/or diesel engines AND two years of full-time journey-level marine mechanic experience as specified above in Option 2.
An equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship training as specified above equaling four years.
License A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Highly Desirable
Experience in the inspection of boat trailers.
Required Documents
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of apprenticeship transcripts/hours of completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof ofOut-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Revision Rev. 7 - October 17, 2025 (New Recruitment date)
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NOTES
Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Marine Mechanic employees may be required to work an extended period of nights or unusual shifts for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Marine Mechanic employees furnish and maintain their own hand tools (1/2 drive and under), while the City provides power tools. After one year, Marine Mechanic employees may qualify for a yearly tool allowance.
The City provides and maintains work clothing.
Requirements You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
Education / Experience
Successful completion of a state-accredited four-year Marine Mechanic Apprentice Program.
Four years of full-time journey-level experience as a Marine Mechanic. Qualifying experience MUST include the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of two- and four-stroke gasoline and/or diesel, inboard and outboard, marine engines including power heads, gear cases, fuel systems, trim and tilt units, engine linkages, ignition systems, and electrical systems.
Two years of full-time journey-level equipment mechanic experience which includes the maintenance, diagnosis, repair, and overhaul of gasoline and/or diesel engines AND two years of full-time journey-level marine mechanic experience as specified above in Option 2.
An equivalent combination of experience and apprenticeship training as specified above equaling four years.
License A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
Highly Desirable
Experience in the inspection of boat trailers.
Required Documents
Proof of apprenticeship completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Proof of apprenticeship transcripts/hours of completion, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
For City of San Diego employees, proof ofOut-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Pre-Employment Requirements Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
Revision Rev. 7 - October 17, 2025 (New Recruitment date)
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