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Our client a multinational organization with offices in several continents is urgently looking to fill vacancies for their operation at Diego Garcia, Indian Ocean Highland.
| POSITION TITLE: | BOAT MAINTENANCE |
| DEPARTMENT | MORALE, WELFARE & RECREATION – MARINA |
| POSITION REPORT TO: | MARINA SUPERVISOR |
DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs Preventive Maintenance (PM) of hull, deck, and boat fittings on various types of MWR Sailboats and Powerboats.
- Performs Marina Watercraft inspection, identifies deficiencies for corrective maintenance and repairs and reports to Marina Supervisor for necessary measures.
- Accomplish refurbishment, repairs, surface preparation and preservation of hull, deck, and boat fittings.
- Performs installation and replacement of deck fittings, standing and running rigging and sails.
- Repairs and maintains boats and similar vessels in Marina.
- Examines repair or installation orders, drawings, and vessel, utilizing knowledge based on experience to determine extent of repairs required or modifications necessary for installation of equipment, accessories, and hardware.
- Removes damaged or rotted sections from wooden or fiberglass vessels, using drill, saw, power and hand tools.
- Reports to Marina Supervisor or Marina Manager regarding discrepancies, safety hazard, installation or repair problems, sequence of operations, and time required to complete repair or installation.
- Provides briefing to Marina Patrons about boating safety and local regulations as required.
- Observes and follows all industrial and afloat safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
- Performs other duties and activities as directed.
BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Must have sufficient knowledge in boat hull, deck repairs and shipwright work.
- Must be knowledgeable in Planned Maintenance Systems (PMS) IAW OPNAVINST 4790 series.
- Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
- Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Training from American Red Cross
- Customer Service Training: Creating Stellar Customer Relations
- Must have successfully completed the training and certification of Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS) is highly desired.
- 3M 301 Maintenance Person
EDUCATION:
Must have at least a High School Diploma; Technical or Vocational course graduate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have experience in Marine Fiberglass work, hull surface preparation and preservation.
- Must have experience in Sailboat and Powerboat operations.
Basic terms of the job offer.
- Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
- Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $540.00 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
- Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
- Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
- Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,
will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
- Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
- Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
- Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
- Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee’s home country.
- Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
Other requirements
- Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
- Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
- Updated covid vaccination certificate
- Medical exam report at a date to be advised.
Interested candidates are requested to apply ONLINE via the form below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salient Features
| Minimum Qualification | High School Diploma |