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General Marine Assistant

San Jose State University Research Foundation
$22.0-$24.00 per hour - Part-time (80% FTE), Benefited
retirement plan
United States, California, Moss Landing
Jan 09, 2025
OUR STATEMENT The San Jose State University Research Foundation (SJSURF) is committed to building a work environment where everyone can show up as their own self and have an opportunity to contribute, develop, and advance in their career. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are core values of the organization. We strive to attract, retain, and develop employees who reflect the community and society where we work and live. The Research Foundation aims to develop a culture where everyone feels welcome, shares their views, and where differences in backgrounds and perspectives are seen as adding value. GENERAL NATURE OF POSITION Act as mate on the research vessels John H. Martin and Sheila B. Assist with the operation and maintenance of small boats and motors, operate and maintain shared use scientific equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Act as mate aboard the research vessels John H. Martin and Sheila B. vessels. Assist the captain with the safe and efficient operation of the vessels. Ensure the effective completion of oceanographic sampling needs of the scientists; responsible for the deployment of scientific equipment over the side of the vessel and managing activities on deck while underway. Assist with maintaining the hull, deck machinery, interior, electronic components and power plant of research vessels during normal operations and shipyard periods. Stands watch opposite the captain on extended trips and may act as a relief captain when necessary. Assist the marine equipment technicians in maintaining an inventory of shared use equipment available for use on board the R/V John H. Martin other vessels. Coordinate the use of shared scientific equipment with investigators before cruises, ensuring it's available, ready, and onboard. Oversee its cleaning and storage after cruises, and address any repair, replacement, or calibration needs. Make recommendations concerning the purchase of new equipment, improvements to existing equipment and changes in procedure. Provide information necessary for the preparation of budgets and proposals. Assist with the maintenance, repair and overhaul of equipment and machinery associated with the vessels, including outboard motors and vessel hulls. INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS Reports to the marine operations manager and work lead by small boats coordinator. Interacts daily with the captain of the R/V John H. Martin and/or Sheila B. vessels, in regards to repairs, maintenance, alterations or modifications of equipment on the ships. Interacts with the marine technicians in regards to repairs, coordination of shared-use equipment and the need to order spare parts, supplies and replacements. Interacts with outside contractors in arrangements for repairs, constructing equipment, and the purchase of equipment, spare parts, and engineering. Interacts with graduate students and other scientists to insure safe and effective use of equipment and vessels, and completion of scientific sampling needs. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Minimum two years of experience as marine technician, outboard mechanic, mate or captain, or equivalent combination of education and experience relating to ships and their equipment. A USCG mates or captains license is desirable but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Excellent communication and listening skills required. Knowledge of basic seamanship. Must not be incapacitated by seasickness. Knowledge of the different types of oceanographic, geological and biological equipment used on board oceanographic research vessels. Knowledge of marine epoxy paint systems and fiberglass repair is desirable. Physical Demands Work takes place in a shop environment or onboard research vessels or small boats. In port the normal working hours are 8 to 5, thirty-two hours per week. This job involves spending considerable time working at sea. Sea days are generally long days, up to 10 hours or more. Conditions at sea include exposure to all types of weather, rough seas, cold temperatures and violent motion of the vessel. Machines and equipment used: Drill Presses, grinders, sanders, buffers/polishers, band saws, scroll saws, table saws, compressors, sandblasting equip., measuring instruments, hand powered saws, drivers, planers, drills and assorted hand tools, material handling equipment, cranes, winches, forklifts, hoists, come-alongs, blocks, tackle, vehicles, etc. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the SJSURF. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current SJSURF employees who apply for the position. This position is subject to a drug testing program. NOTE: This position description intends to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. The order in which duties and responsibilities are listed is not significant. BENEFITS The SJSURF provides an excellent benefits package to benefited employees. The comprehensive benefits package includes: Four company health insurance plans to choose from (employee contributions differ according to plan and level of coverage). Employer-paid dental and vision for both employee and eligible dependents. Life, AD&D, LTD with supplemental coverage opportunities. 14 paid federal & state holidays. Retirement Plan: 403 (b) employee contribution plan component and a 403 (b) employer contribution component, which vests immediately. Vacation-hour accruals and separate sick-hour accumulations. Employee discounts. Paid training and professional-development conferences. Please visit the Benefits & Compensation page on the SJSURF website for more detailed information. APPLICATION PROCEDURE To apply for this position, an applicant must submit a formal application for employment. Select "Apply Now" to complete the SJSURF online employment application. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The SJSURF is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with physical or mental disabilities in the employment, recruitment, examination, interviewing, and hiring processes. If you are a job seeker with a physical or mental disability, and you require a reasonable accommodation to search, apply, or interview for a job opening or otherwise need a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact us at foundation-jobs@sjsu.edu. In the email message, please indicate your full name, phone number and the type of assistance required. You must not reveal the underlying medical reason for your needed reasonable accommodation or otherwise disclose confidential medical information. ABOUT THE SJSU RESEARCH FOUNDATION SJSURF employment is separate and distinct from San Jose State University (SJSU) or state of California employment. SJSURF employees are not employees of SJSU or of the state of California. SJSURF is a non-profit auxiliary of SJSU. SJSURF is totally self-supported. The majority of the organization's funding comes from the federal government, and other public and private entities. With annual revenues totaling over $65 million, programs managed through SJSURF cover a rich diversity of applied research, public services, and educational-related activities.