What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Technician position at Safe Harbor Marinas?
Do you have an ability to understand all things mechanical? Enjoy a challenge? Do you have marine systems experience and engine experience with diesel or outboards or both? Do you want to work for a company that continually invests in its people, facilities, and equipment? Safe Harbor Marinas has two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, repair, and store recreational and commercial vessels, power and sail, ranging from 18' to 50'. We are dealers for Yanmar, Yamaha, and Suzuki engines. OEM training opportunities are available.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and repair boats of all kinds
- Basic decommissioning and commissioning of all engine and mechanical systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and replace running gear issues
- Comfortable understanding of marine electrical and plumbing components and ability to test, repair, and replace systems
- Ability to generate budgeted time and material estimates
- Ability to use logic, good ears, and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot issues
- Must possess own tools
- Ability to develop customer relationships and work with other team members
- Other duties as assigned by Manager
Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
- Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.
- Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.
Technical and Physical Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Technical school training preferred
- 5 years’ experience preferred
- ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications preferred
- Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
- Must carry own tools
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Basic boat handling skills preferred
- Experience with both gas and diesel engines preferred
Minimum Soft Skill Qualifications
- Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company
- Consistently treats others with dignity and respect
- Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude
- Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action
- Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members
- Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties
- Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner
- Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members
- Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties
- Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs
The Company
Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals in the marine industry. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities. #techniciancareers
Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.
