Boat Detailer

Boater; Lake Placid (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Boater's World Marine Centers in Lake Placid, FL is seeking a motivated Boat Detailer to join our team. The role focuses on cleaning, detailing, and preparing boats for customer delivery, showroom display, and service completion.

You will perform buffing, waxing, and basic wet sanding as needed, with hands-on, physical work outdoors. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are essential to maintain our presentation standards and support a growing marine dealership.

Qualifications

• Previous boat detailing or automotive detailing experience preferred
• Experience with buffing and waxing boats is required
• Comfortable performing wet sanding when needed
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Ability to perform hands-on, physical work throughout the day
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift 25+ pounds
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Pressure wash and clean boats to maintain a professional appearance
• Detail boats to ensure interiors and exteriors are clean and presentation-ready
• Perform buffing and waxing to maintain and protect gelcoat surfaces
• Perform wet sanding as needed to assist with oxidation removal and finish restoration
• Clean and maintain upholstery, flooring, storage compartments, and interior surfaces
• Clean and polish metal, glass, canvas, and hardware
• Prepare boats for customer delivery, showroom display, and lot presentation

Skills

Buffing & waxing

Wet sanding

Detailing

Outdoor work

Physical labor

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Pressure washer

Polisher

Wax buffers

Wet sanding tools

Job description

Description

Boater's World Marine Centers in Lake Placid, FL is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Boat Detailer to join our team.

This role is responsible for cleaning, detailing, and preparing boats for customer delivery, showroom display, and service completion. While this is primarily a detailing position, candidates should be comfortable performing buffing, waxing, and basic wet sanding as needed to help maintain the appearance and presentation of our inventory.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy hands-on tasks, and want to be part of a growing marine dealership, this is a great opportunity to get involved.

Boat Cleaning & Detailing

• Pressure wash and clean boats to maintain a professional appearance


• Detail boats to ensure interiors and exteriors are clean and presentation-ready


• Perform buffing and waxing to maintain and protect gelcoat surfaces


• Perform wet sanding as needed to assist with oxidation removal and finish restoration


• Clean and maintain upholstery, flooring, storage compartments, and interior surfaces


• Clean and polish metal, glass, canvas, and hardware


• Prepare boats for customer delivery, showroom display, and lot presentation

Requirements

• Previous boat detailing or automotive detailing experience preferred


• Experience with buffing and waxing boats is required


• Comfortable performing wet sanding when needed


• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship


• Ability to perform hands-on, physical work throughout the day


• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions


• Ability to lift 25+ pounds


• Team-oriented with a positive attitude


• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn


• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening

More about the Outdoor Network:

Boater's World Marine Centers is a proud member of Outdoor Network. Outdoor Network is a premiere dealer and distributor powerhouse with over 20 years of experience in the powersports and marine industry. Current staff size at Outdoor Network exceeds 250 employees, and the organization has twice received the Inc.’s Fastest Growing Company Award. Outdoor Network is a parent company that includes ecommerce websites – Partzilla.com and Boats.net – as well as our five brick and mortar dealerships spread across the United States. Dieseloutboards.com is also a proud member of the Outdoor Network family.