Maintenance Specialist - Lakes

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Maintenance Specialist - Lakes

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Maintenance Specialist — Lakes
Boat & Motor Service & Repair


(Part-Time, Temporary Position, 26 hours per week up to 1500 hours per year)

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

The ideal candidate for this position will:

• Work cooperatively with others and contribute to a successful team effort;
• Operate equipment and vehicles in a manner consistent with safety procedures;
• Deliver excellent customer service with a positive attitude;
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
  

Supplemental Information

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 (760) 839-4345
http:/ Mwww.escondido.org

For a more detailed overview of this benefits package, please visit the Part-Time Benefits and Compensation Plan Summary.

Closing Date/Time: 1/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$21.20 - $25.44 Hourly