Marine Technician I

Salary: $18-$28/hour

We’re looking for year-round, full-time Certified Marine Technician I, an entry-level, marine technician who can perform basic mechanical and troubleshooting tasks to an exceptionally high standard. The timeline for hiring for this position is mid- to late-summer 2024.

Benefits

  • 401(k) 
  • 401(k) Matching
  • HealthInsurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Discount
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Plan
  • Vision Insurance
  • Profit Sharing Bonus
  • Open Book Management
  • Company Paid Training and
    Education/Industry Certifications
  • After hours use of shop and company tools
  • $200 Crew gear allowance
  • $400 Annual Tool Allowance
  • $1,500 Employee Referral Program
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Company sponsored events
  • Reliable schedule with very few weekends

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on marine engines, transmissions and drivetrains, generators, stabilizers, electrical systems and electronics and common marine mechanical systems such as potable water systems and sanitation systems.
  • Effectively complete tasks/jobs up to 8 hours in length while tracking time and updating management as necessary.
  • Perform all work to ABYC standards
  • Report any issues, potential issues, or areas of non-conformity to ABYC standards, and create recommendations so that our customers can have a carefree boating experience.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance, including fall decommissioning and spring commissioning processes
  • Lake test boats
  • Maintain detailed records to document all work completed
  • Maintain a basic knowledge of all marine systems and technology and stay abreast of upcoming trends.
    • Be willing to attend trainings and seek out opportunities for gaining knowledge
  • Test and adjust systems to meet manufacturer’s performance specifications
  • Be willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure that a customer is safe and out of harm’s way and then go the extra mile to make sure they are happy.
  • Be comfortable helping to haul, launch, and stand boats using a travel lift and hydraulic trailers
  • Be comfortable launching a boat at a boat ramp
  • Be comfortable using a wide range of shop tools and equipment
  • Maintain personal inventory of tools and organize tools to be prepared at the job site
  • Maintain a positive attitude and help create a positive and supportive work environment
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on team success
  • Have a thirst to learn and advance knowledge and skills
  • Have a desire to be involved with the team and participate in the business.
  • Perform with a strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and excellent time management skills with respect for deadlines

  • Be willing to attend trainings and seek out opportunities for gaining knowledge
  • est and adjust systems to meet the manufacturer’s performance specifications
  • Act as a technical resource for Marine Technicians I and II and offer training and suggestions to them
  • Be willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure that a customer is safe and out of harm’s way and then go the extra mile to make sure they are happy.
  • Be comfortable helping to haul, launch, and stand boats using a travel lift and hydraulic trailers
  • Be comfortable launching a boat at a boat ramp
  • Be comfortable using a wide range of shop tools and equipment 
  • Maintain personal inventory of tools and organize tools to be prepared at the job site 
  • Maintain a positive attitude and help create a positive and
  • supportive work environment
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment
  • Have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on team success
  • Have a thirst to learn and advance knowledge and skills
  • Have a desire to be involved with the team and participate in the business.
  • Perform with strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and excellent time management skills with respect for deadlines. 

Qualifications & Requirements

Certifications

  • ABYC System’s Certification Required
  • Volvo Certification is a plus
  • NMEA certification is a plus
  • HVAC certification is a plus

Career Experience

  • 1 year marine technician experience, or appropriate vocational training

Work Experience

  • Experience working with the following is a plus:
  • Marine Diesel engines of many makes and models
  • Marine generators
  • Marine transmissions, shafts, bearings, propellers and drives, of many styles and types
  • Marine electrical and electronic systems
  • Marine potable water systems
  • Marine black water and grey water systems
  • Marine heating and cooling systems and refrigeration systems
  • Stabilization systems
  • Physical Demands: Must have the ability to:
    • Climb ladders and stairs
    • Lift up to 50 pounds consistently
    • Get On/Off and move around boats of varying sizes
    • Willing to work outdoors in all conditions.
  • Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record
  • Background Check: Must pass a background check