Certified Marine Technician / Master Technician

Paylocity; Lake Placid, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100K+ earning potential

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Consistent service volume

Factory training

OEM certifications

Multi-brand experience

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, &

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Employee discounts

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boater’s World Marine Centers in Lake Placid, FL seeks an experienced Certified Marine Technician / Master Technician to join our high-volume Service Department. Take ownership of difficult repairs, diagnose complex issues, and maximize earning potential in a flagship Florida dealership.

Offering up to $100K+ earning potential for top techs, signing bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates, and opportunities to expand OEM certifications across major brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional marine technician experience required.
• Current or previous OEM marine technician certifications strongly preferred.
• A-Tech, Master Technician, or equivalent high-level dealership experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities required.
• Strong experience with modern outboard engines.
• Experience with Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, MerCruiser, or similar major marine brands.
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, charging, control, and rigging systems.
• Experience using OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, multimeters, compression testers, and manufacturer service information.
• Experience performing major repairs, rigging, and repowers.
• Ability to independently manage difficult repairs from diagnosis through completion.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to minimizing comebacks.
• Dependable, productive, and comfortable working in a high-volume dealership environment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Independently diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, trim, charging, and performance-related concerns.
• Utilize OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, service manuals, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer troubleshooting procedures.
• Interpret fault codes, engine history, live data, compression results, electrical readings, and other diagnostic information.
• Troubleshoot intermittent or difficult concerns and identify the root cause rather than simply replacing components.
• Perform water testing and sea trials when necessary to duplicate concerns and verify completed repairs.
• Provide accurate repair recommendations based on diagnostic findings.
• Perform minor and major repairs on modern outboard engines.
• Service and repair Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, and other major marine engine platforms.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, tune-ups, and preventative service.
• Repair fuel, cooling, ignition, charging, steering, trim, control, and electrical systems.
• Complete repairs according to OEM specifications and dealership quality standards.
• Perform final quality checks to minimize comebacks and ensure repairs are completed correctly the first time.
• Perform outboard engine installations and complete repowers.
• Diagnose and repair rigging-related concerns.
• Install and configure controls, steering systems, gauges, batteries, wiring, and related components.
• Install marine electronics and accessories when required.
• Verify proper engine setup and overall vessel performance following installation.
• Assist with difficult diagnostic cases and provide technical guidance to developing technicians when appropriate.
• Work closely with Service Advisors and Parts personnel to communicate diagnostic findings and required repairs.
• Identify additional legitimate service opportunities based on inspections and diagnostic findings.
• Maintain strong productivity while protecting workmanship and repair quality.
• Contribute to a professional, accountable, and team-oriented Service Department.
• Accurately document diagnostic procedures, test results, repairs, parts usage, and recommendations in Lightspeed.
• Maintain repair-order notes clearly identifying the customer concern, cause, and correction.
• Follow OEM and dealership warranty documentation requirements.
• Communicate additional repair or parts needs promptly to minimize unnecessary delays.

Skills

5+ years experience

Diagnostics

Master Technician

OEM certifications

Multi-brand engines

Education

OEM certifications

MMI or equivalent education

Job description

Description

Up to $10,000 Signing Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available for Qualified Candidates

A-Techs & Master Technicians Can Earn $100K+

Boater’s World Marine Centers is actively seeking an experienced Certified Marine Technician / Master Technician to join our high-volume Service Department in Lake Placid, FL.

This position is specifically designed for an established, high-level marine technician with strong diagnostic capabilities and manufacturer training or certifications. We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of difficult repairs, accurately diagnose complex mechanical and electrical concerns, and complete work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Our Lake Placid location is our flagship Florida dealership, creating consistent service volume and an opportunity for an experienced technician to maximize both their skills and earning potential.

If you’re already an A-Tech, Master Technician, or experienced certified marine technician and are looking for a dealership where your technical ability will be valued, we’d like to talk.

What You’ll Do

Advanced Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

• Independently diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, trim, charging, and performance-related concerns.
• Utilize OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, service manuals, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer troubleshooting procedures.
• Interpret fault codes, engine history, live data, compression results, electrical readings, and other diagnostic information.
• Troubleshoot intermittent or difficult concerns and identify the root cause rather than simply replacing components.
• Perform water testing and sea trials when necessary to duplicate concerns and verify completed repairs.
• Provide accurate repair recommendations based on diagnostic findings.

Marine Engine Service & Repair

• Perform minor and major repairs on modern outboard engines.
• Service and repair Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, and other major marine engine platforms.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections, tune-ups, and preventative service.
• Repair fuel, cooling, ignition, charging, steering, trim, control, and electrical systems.
• Complete repairs according to OEM specifications and dealership quality standards.
• Perform final quality checks to minimize comebacks and ensure repairs are completed correctly the first time.

Rigging, Repowers & Installations

• Perform outboard engine installations and complete repowers.
• Diagnose and repair rigging-related concerns.
• Install and configure controls, steering systems, gauges, batteries, wiring, and related components.
• Install marine electronics and accessories when required.
• Verify proper engine setup and overall vessel performance following installation.

Technical Leadership & Shop Support

• Assist with difficult diagnostic cases and provide technical guidance to developing technicians when appropriate.
• Work closely with Service Advisors and Parts personnel to communicate diagnostic findings and required repairs.
• Identify additional legitimate service opportunities based on inspections and diagnostic findings.
• Maintain strong productivity while protecting workmanship and repair quality.
• Contribute to a professional, accountable, and team-oriented Service Department.

Repair Orders & Documentation

• Accurately document diagnostic procedures, test results, repairs, parts usage, and recommendations in Lightspeed.
• Maintain complete repair-order notes clearly identifying the customer concern, cause, and correction.
• Follow OEM and dealership warranty documentation requirements.
• Communicate additional repair or parts needs promptly to minimize unnecessary delays.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional marine technician experience required.
• Current or previous OEM marine technician certifications strongly preferred.
• A-Tech, Master Technician, or equivalent high-level dealership experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities required.
• Strong experience with modern outboard engines.
• Experience with Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Honda, MerCruiser, or similar major marine brands.
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical, fuel, cooling, steering, charging, control, and rigging systems.
• Experience using OEM diagnostic software, scan tools, multimeters, compression testers, and manufacturer service information.
• Experience performing major repairs, rigging, and repowers.
• Ability to independently manage difficult repairs from diagnosis through completion.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to minimizing comebacks.
• Dependable, productive, and comfortable working in a high-volume dealership environment.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Certifications & Experience

• Mercury / MerCruiser certification
• Yamaha certification
• Suzuki certification
• Honda Marine certification
• Master Technician designation
• Multi-brand dealership experience
• MMI graduate or equivalent marine technical education
• Experience with Lightspeed or another dealership management system

Why Lake Placid?

Lake Placid offers an opportunity to build a strong marine career without the cost and congestion of a major Florida metro area. Our flagship Florida dealership maintains a steady flow of marine service work and serves a market where boating is a year-round lifestyle.

For qualified technicians relocating from outside the area, relocation assistance may be available.

What You’ll Get

• $100K+ earning potential for high-performing A-Techs and Master Technicians
• Up to $10,000 in signing bonus and/or relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Consistent service volume at our flagship Florida dealership
• Factory training and opportunities to expand OEM certifications
• Opportunity to work across multiple major marine brands
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discounts
• Long-term advancement opportunities throughout Boater’s World Marine Centers and the Outdoor Network family

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Monday through Saturday
• Sundays always off
• One weekday off
• Overtime opportunities may be available during peak boating season

Take the Next Step in Your Marine Career

We aren't looking for someone who is just beginning their career as a marine technician. We're looking for an experienced diagnostic technician who can step into a busy dealership and make an immediate impact.