Fleet Maintenance-Boston, Massachusetts

Community Boating Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Boating is seeking a Fleet Maintenance staff member to support our sailing programs by maintaining the fleet of watercraft. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, and cleaning sailboats and motorboats, adjusting rigging, fiberglass work, sanding, painting, fueling, and handling both daily and longer-term projects to keep vessels in top condition.

The role requires working with power tools and safety standards, lifting up to 50 pounds, and effective communication with staff

Qualifications

• Experience with engines is required.
• Hoisting engineer license preferred.
• Safe boating certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and clean sailboats and motorboats.
• Adjust sailboat rigging as needed.
• Perform fiberglass repairs and cosmetic upgrades to the fleet and facility.
• Fuel gas tanks and prepare vessels for operation.
• Contribute to day-to-day and long-term fleet projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Experience with engines

Hoisting engineer license

Safe boating certificate

Job description

Email Address: [e-mail]

Position Title: Fleet Maintenance

Compensation/Rate: $18-24

Job description

Maintenance staff are responsible for the maintenance and repair of Community Boating's watercraft. This includes preemptive maintenance along with in season repairs due to wear and tear of regular operations. At times this may include emergency repairs as deemed necessary. This position will support the operations of Community Boating's sailing programs by maintaining the fleet.

• Diagnosing, repairing, and cleaning sailboats and motorboats
• Adjusting sailboat rigging
• Fiberglass repairs
• Sanding, painting, and other cosmetic upgrades to the fleet and facility
• Fueling gas tanks
• Day to day and long term projects
• Other duties as assigned by the manager

Preferred skills and certifications

• Experience with engines
• Hoisting engineer license
• Safe boating certificate

Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Complete work to an acceptable standard as directed by the manager
• Use power tools and hand tools to repair sailboats and motorboats
• Understand and uphold appropriate safety standards
• Effectively communicate with other staff members within the department and across departments
• Lift up to 50 pounds