Apprentice Marine Technician

Accumar Marine; Fort Myers (FL); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Accumar Marine seeks a motivated entry-level marine service assistant to support experienced technicians and learn mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, rigging, and vessel-system fundamentals in the field.

You will assist during mobile service calls, complete tasks under supervision, maintain tools and records, and participate in company-paid training to progress toward independent diagnostic capability.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and reliability, with a genuine interest in marine systems.
• No prior marine experience required; transferable trade or automotive experience is helpful.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for mobile service across Southwest Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist techs during mobile service calls and follow safety procedures.
• Perform maintenance tasks under supervision and verify work before return to service.
• Learn to use wiring diagrams, schematics, meters, and hand tools.
• Maintain tools, vehicle inventory, and accurate job notes.
• Complete training and progress toward independent diagnostic capability.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Professional communication

Education

Technical training / certificate programs

Job description

Build a marine-service career by assisting experienced technicians and learning mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, rigging, and vessel-system fundamentals in the field.

Responsibilities:

• Assist technicians during mobile service calls and follow established safety and vessel-protection procedures.


• Perform assigned maintenance tasks under supervision and verify work before returning systems to service.


• Learn to use wiring diagrams, plumbing schematics, manufacturer manuals, meters, gauges, and hand tools.


• Maintain tools, service-vehicle inventory, work areas, and accurate job documentation.


• Complete assigned company-paid training and progress toward independent diagnostic capability.

Qualifications:

• Mechanical aptitude, reliability, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in marine systems.


• No prior marine experience is required; automotive, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, diesel, or industrial experience is helpful.


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for mobile service across Southwest Florida.


• Ability to work safely aboard customer vessels, including confined machinery spaces when the assignment requires it.


• Professional communication, accurate job notes, and respect for customer vessels and marina rules.

Experience requirements: No prior marine experience is required. Transferable trade, technical-school, military, automotive, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or diesel experience is beneficial.

Education requirements: No specific degree is required. Relevant technical training and demonstrated ability are evaluated for the role.

Working hours: Full-time, year-round work. Service operations normally run Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with individual schedules coordinated around customer vessel appointments.

Compensation: This is a W-2, premium daily-rate position. The actual rate is discussed on the first call and is based on verified experience, certifications, demonstrated diagnostic ability, and technical skill.

Mechanical aptitude, reliability, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in marine systems. No prior marine experience is required; automotive, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, diesel, or industrial experience is helpful. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for mobile service across Southwest Florida. Ability to work safely aboard customer vessels, including confined machinery spaces when the assignment requires it. Professional communication, accurate job notes, and respect for customer vessels and marina rules.