The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) is the largest Fire Department in the United States and universally is recognized as the world's busiest and most highly skilled emergency response agency. The Department's main goal is to provide fire protection, emergency medical care, and other critical public safety services to residents and visitors in the five boroughs. FDNY members are sworn to serve and protect life and property and the Department works to continually educate the public in fire, life safety and disaster preparedness, along with enforcing public safety codes. Since its inception in 1865, FDNY has helped lead efforts to make New York the safest big city in the nation. This accomplishment requires a steadfast and daily commitment to maintaining the Department's core values.

The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY), seeks a full-time Marine Maintenance Mechanic in Marine Operations Division. Reporting directly to the Supervisor of the Marine Repair Shops, the successful candidate will: Perform repairs, mechanical overhauls and maintain boats, launches and related marine equipment. fiberglass repairs for small craft fire boats and major mechanical repairs to larger fire boats including electrical components, navigation equipment plumbing, and welding. Complete Planned, Predictive, Corrective, and Other maintenance on fire boats, launches, and related marine equipment. Operate, maintain and repair fork lifts, cranes, boat lift, de-watering pumps and shop equipment. Rigs and hoists boats; maintains interior and exterior of boats and other vessels. Perform complete overhaul of various outboard motors, vessel steering components and fire pumps. Dismantle and rebuild marine generators and transmissions; align engines to shaft, installs shafts propellers, mufflers, cutlass bearings, steering and Morse control cables. Maintain auxiliary air compressors and accessories. Adjusts throttles and governors, repairs bilge, fire, and gasoline driven pumps. Inspect boats, launches and other vessels to determine seaworthiness and general operating condition. Operate boats to determine service needs and maintenance requirements. Repair, overhaul and install diesel and gasoline engines, fuel and bilge systems, marine electrical systems, water cooling systems, heat ex-changers and related marine equipment. Meet the requirements, methods, and procedures to maintain standards of quality which are set by Supervisor of Marine Shops. Conduct operational test runs during and after completion of major repairs and modifications. Maintain the condition of docks and pier. Explain work requirements, methods, and procedures as needed and define the standards of quality to be met by all mechanics. Maintain a strong understanding of corrosion and dissimilar metals action as it pertains to the marine environment and how to protect those metals. Understand the requirements of ABYC standard. Will need to maintain a strong understanding of DC wiring and best practice installation methods.

Qualification Requirements
1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines, at least three years of which must have been in repairing and maintaining marine gasoline and diesel engines; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. Education from an approved trade or vocational school or apprentice experience in the repair and maintenance of gasoline and diesel engines will be credited on the basis of 1 year of relevant education or apprentice experience equal to 6 months of acceptable experience. However, all candidates must have at least three years experience repairing and maintaining marine gasoline and diesel engines.

License Requirement
A valid TWIC issued by the USTSA is required within 30 days of appointment

Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to the minimum qualification requirements, at least one year of experience in Assignment Level I or in a supervisory capacity

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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Marine Maintenance Mechanic