BOAT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – OUTBOARD ENGINES

Anchor Innovation, Inc.; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Innovation, Inc. seeks anexperienced Boat Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair small boats and outboard engines. This short-term role has the potential to transition into a long-term opportunity based on performance and workload.

The technician will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, diagnose engine issues, and keep maintenance records while deploying across shop, waterfront, and field environments.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing outboard-powered boats and engines.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Current U.S. Passport.
• Ability to travel on short notice domestically and internationally.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently in field and waterfront environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on small boats and outboard engines.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, starting, charging, steering, and control systems.
• Diagnose engine performance issues and return vessels to operational status.
• Perform routine engine services and inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and parts-usage records.
• Support vessel launch, recovery, movement, and operational preparation as required.
• Provide maintenance support in shop, waterfront, field, and deployed environments.

Skills

Outboard boat maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Travel on short notice

Independent work

Driver's license

Mercury outboard experience

Marine electronics 12V/24V

Tools

Mercury outboards experience

Job description

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BOAT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN – OUTBOARD ENGINES
Latin America Operations

Short-Term Position | Potential Long-Term Opportunity | Travel Required

Anchor Innovation, Inc. is seeking an experienced Boat Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and repair of small boats and outboard engines. This is a short-term position with the potential to transition into a long-term follow-on opportunity based on performance, contract requirements, and continued workload.

Candidates must have an active Secret security clearance, current U.S. passport, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally with limited notice.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on small boats and outboard engines.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, starting, charging, steering, and control systems.
• Diagnose engine performance issues and return vessels to operational status.
• Perform routine engine services and inspections.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and parts-usage records.
• Support vessel launch, recovery, movement, and operational preparation as required.
• Provide maintenance support in shop, waterfront, field, and deployed environments.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing outboard-powered boats and engines.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
• Current U.S. Passport.
• Ability to travel on short notice, including domestic and international assignments.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work independently in field and waterfront environments.

Highly Preferred

• Mercury outboard engine maintenance and repair experience.
• Mercury Marine training, certifications, or diagnostic experience.
• Experience with RHIBs/RIBs, military, government, law-enforcement, or commercial small craft.
• Experience with marine 12V/24V electrical systems and vessel electronics.
• Previous deployed or remote maintenance experience.
• Spanish-speaking or bilingual English/Spanish skills — preferred, but not required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a hands-on technician and problem solver who can assess a boat or engine issue, determine the appropriate repair, and get the vessel back into operation with minimal supervision.

This position is ideal for an experienced marine technician who enjoys travel, field work, troubleshooting, and supporting operational missions.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

? Active Secret Clearance Required
? Current Passport Required
? Mercury Outboard Experience Highly Preferred
? Domestic & International Travel
? Short-Notice Travel Required
? Spanish Speaking a Plus
? Potential Long-Term Follow-On Employment

Anchor Innovation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.