State of Washington Abolished Job Specification

Definition

Maintain cleanliness of engine room and machinery, assist in routine maintenance on an ocean research ship of approximately 2000 gross tons.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Under direct supervision, clean engine room equipment and assist in routine maintenance.

Typical Work

Perform general clean-up of engineering spaces, machinery, and unlicensed engineer's living space;

Assist as help in routine maintenance and repair of machinery;

Learn the routine of lubricating machinery, taking readings of operating machinery, and methods of keeping operating records;

Stand security watches;

Perform related duties as required.

Legal Requirement(s)

Entry rating U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner's document endorsed "Wiper" or a temporary permit to sail as wiper.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Desirable Qualifications

See Legal Requirements

Class Specification History

New Class:  1-3-73
Abolished: 10-20-86
Reinstate/Revise Class:  6-27-88
Revise Class:  2-15-91
Revised new class code:  (formerly  4937)  effective July 1, 2007
Abolished; adopted May 14, 2009, effective May 15, 2009.