Marine Mechanic

Marine Mechanic This recruitment will be posted for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain posted on a continuous basis until the needs of the Department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. Open to the Public The recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List. The list can be used to fill current and future Marine Mechanic positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower-level classifications. The Department The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is one of the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. Our nearly 4,000 sworn and professional staff are committed to serving the needs of Orange County through six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services. The Division The Harbor Patrol/Marine Operations Bureau provides around-the-clock law enforcement, marine firefighting and search/rescue services along the 48 miles of Orange County coastline and within the county’s three major harbors at Newport Beach, Sunset‑Huntington and Dana Point. The Marine Operations fleet consists of six twin‑engine inboard fireboats and nine twin‑engine outboard patrol boats. The fleet is completely maintained in‑house by the bureau’s highly skilled marine mechanics and craftsmen. The maintenance staff consists of one supervisor, four marine mechanics, two marine painters, and one marine carpenter. The Opportunity The Marine Mechanics under direction perform journey level work in installing, maintaining and repairing marine inboard and outboard gasoline engines and propulsion equipment; to maintain and repair fire pumps and other mechanical equipment. Special Requirements Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on any form of probation and must pass an extensive background investigation to the satisfaction of the Orange County Sheriff‑Coroner. Background screening includes completing a Personal History Form, interview with a background investigator, fingerprinting and may include a polygraph test. Some of the areas considered in the background screening include prior convictions, traffic violations, drug use and credit problems, employment history, professional references and education verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcripts). Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S). Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications information is available at the online announcement. Applicants are invited to review the detailed requirements there. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will possess more than five (5) years of experience in installing, maintaining and repairing marine inboard gasoline engines, propulsion equipment, transmissions, steering systems, and outboards; to maintain and repair fire pumps and other mechanical equipment. Ideal candidate would also have completed service training schools from one or more of the following: Mercury Marine, Crusader Marine, or Yamaha outboards. Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements Physical Requirements Ability to stand, reach, bend, stoop, and perform strenuous physical/manual labor. Ability to walk up/down uneven terrain/irregular surfaces/hills. Upper body strength to lift/push/pull/carry up to 50 pound objects; vision sufficient to read standard text, and to drive vehicles requiring a Class B license with passenger endorsement, such as dump crews passenger trucks; speak and hear well enough in a noisy environment to communicate clearly and understandably in person, over the telephone and in small groups; and manual dexterity to write. Able to swim and perform ocean sea tests in Harbor Patrol vessels. Environmental Conditions Stamina to work outdoors in varied climates and exposed to weather, noise, pollens, dust, fumes, birds, noise, and vibration. Ability to work on floating docks and moving vessels. Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Orange