Certified Mercury Marine Technician

Boutique Recruiting; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid year-end closure

Paid time off from year two

Profit-based bonus

Company-provided Mercury coursework

Overtime opportunities

Mon-Fri schedule

Limited Saturday work

Company-provided specialty tools

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting seeks a Certified Mercury Marine Technician for an onsite Florida role focused on Mercury outboard maintenance, diagnostics, warranty service, and repair. The ideal candidate has Mercury certification and at least three years of hands-on experience, with strong diagnostic skills and reliability for long-term teamwork.

Salary range is $35-$40 per hour, DOE, with full benefits including health coverage, 401(k), holidays, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Current Mercury Marine certification with a verifiable certificate and technician number.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience servicing Mercury engines and vessels.
• Strong experience with Mercury outboard maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and repair.
• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and the ability to confidently troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ability to perform physically demanding, hands-on work outdoors in Florida weather conditions.
• Career stability, reliability, and a commitment to becoming a long-term team member.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with an established boatyard crew.
• Familiarity with gasoline engines, diesel maintenance, basic marine electrical systems, and vessel systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, troubleshooting, and repairs on Mercury outboard engines.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and determine repair procedures, parts, and materials.
• Complete basic electrical and vessel maintenance, including servicing bilge pumps and onboard systems.
• Perform light maintenance on smaller diesel engines and generators, and related gasoline engine work.
• Occasionally conduct mobile service calls using company vehicles to assess vessels before repairs.
• Manage work orders through the boatyard app, upload photos, and document service notes.
• Maintain hand tools and use company-provided specialty tools and Mercury diagnostic equipment.
• Stay current with Mercury certification requirements, updates, and ongoing coursework.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Hands-on experience

Outdoor work tolerance

Communication skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Tools

Mercury diagnostic equipment

Job description

Position Title: Certified Mercury Marine Technician

Bring your Mercury expertise to a specialized marine service environment where your certification, technical judgment, and hands‑on experience will be put to work every day. This onsite role focuses primarily on Mercury outboard maintenance, diagnostics, warranty service, and repair, with additional exposure to basic electrical systems, vessel maintenance, gasoline engines, and light diesel maintenance. Technicians work directly on a variety of vessels in a busy Florida boatyard and are trusted to diagnose issues accurately, document their work, and deliver quality repairs.

The ideal candidate is a currently Mercury-certified technician with at least three years of hands‑on experience, strong diagnostic skills, and a track record of career stability. They are technically credible, dependable, comfortable working outdoors, and looking for a long‑term opportunity where their specialized expertise will be valued and supported.

Pay Range: $35 - $40 / hour, DOE

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, troubleshooting, and repairs on Mercury outboard engines
• Diagnose mechanical issues accurately and determine appropriate repair procedures, parts, and materials
• Complete basic electrical and vessel maintenance, including servicing bilge pumps and similar onboard systems
• Perform light maintenance on smaller diesel engines and generators, as well as applicable gasoline engine work
• Complete occasional mobile service calls using company vehicles to assess and diagnose vessels before completing repairs
• Manage assigned work orders through the company’s boatyard application, including uploading photos and documenting service notes
• Maintain personal hand tools while properly utilizing company‑provided specialty tools and Mercury diagnostic equipment
• Stay current with Mercury certification requirements, technical updates, and ongoing manufacturer coursework

Requirements

• Current Mercury Marine certification with a verifiable certificate and technician number
• Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience servicing Mercury engines and vessels
• Strong experience with Mercury outboard maintenance, diagnostics, warranty work, and repair
• Demonstrated mechanical knowledge and the ability to confidently troubleshoot technical issues
• Ability to perform physically demanding, hands‑on work primarily outdoors in Florida weather conditions
• Career stability, reliability, and a commitment to becoming a long‑term member of the team
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively with an established boatyard crew
• Familiarity with gasoline engines, diesel maintenance, basic marine electrical systems, and vessel systems is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid company holidays
• Paid year‑end company closure
• Paid time off beginning in the second year of employment
• Profit‑based bonus opportunity after the first year of employment
• Company‑paid ongoing Mercury coursework required to maintain certification
• Overtime opportunities during busy periods
• Monday‑Friday schedule with Saturday work limited to appointments and intentionally minimized
• Company‑provided specialty tools and diagnostic computers