Full Time Marine Rigger - Harpswell, ME

Safe Harbor Marinas: Safe Harbor Great Island; Harpswell (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package Including 401(k)

Orthodontic Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Assistance

Relocation Opportunities

Paid Uniforms

Boating Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tool Repurchasing Program

ABYC Training

Job summary

Safe Harbor Marinas is seeking a skilled Marine Rigger to join the Rig Shop at Great Island. The role involves unstepping/stepping masts, assembling spars, tuning standing rigging, wiring, and installing booms and sails to ready sailboats for safe operation.

Candidates should have hand-tool proficiency, sailing experience preferred, and a willingness to train. ABYC certifications are a plus; owning your own tools is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with hands and experience with hand tools required.
• Sailing experience preferred.
• ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications a plus.
• Must possess own tools.

Responsibilities

• Unstep and step masts
• Assemble and disassemble spars
• Tune standing rigging
• Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring
• Install booms, sails, running rigging
• Prepare sailboats to safely sail
• Splice lines, service winches and furling systems-both manual and electrical/hydraulic.
• Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware
• Inspect and estimate repairs
• Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Skills

Rigging

Sail tuning

Crane lifts

Metalworking/Welding

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Location: 419 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079, United States

Position Title: Marine Rigger - Full Time

Compensation/Rate: $25.00-$35.00/hr

Job Description: Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all whom we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced marina professionals.

In addition, SHM offers eligible employees benefits such as:

• Full Benefits Package Including 401(k) Plan
• Orthodontic Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Assistance
• Relocation Opportunities
• Paid Uniforms
• Boating Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Tool Repurchasing Program
• ABYC Training

It's a great time to join the Safe Harbor Family!

Riggers possess and develop a broad range of technical skills including: splicing; sail tuning; rigging for crane lifts; metal working, welding and eventually crane operation. They possess and develop a thorough knowledge of working loads for lines, cables and blocks; as well as the mechanical maintenance and refurbishment of common sailing equipment such as winches, furlers masts, headsail furlers and windlasses. This broad set of skills allow the Riggers to take the lead on Yard projects involving sailboat rigging; anchoring; davits; cable steering systems; and removing / reinstalling hardware for mast and deck paint jobs.

The Rig Shop at Safe Harbor Great Island has greater capability than many yards. These capabilities include: weld repairs to masts; upgrades to Liesurefurl Booms; design and installation of sailing upgrades such as staysails and spinnaker sprit; and full mast replacements. The Rig Shop is a great place to develop and hone a wide variety of marine skills under the guidance of senior riggers with decades of experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unstep and step masts
• Assemble and disassemble spars
• Tune standing rigging
• Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring
• Install booms, sails, running rigging
• Prepare sailboats to safely sail
• Splice lines, service winches and furling systems-both manual and electrical/hydraulic.
• Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware
• Inspect and estimate repairs
• Must possess own tools
• Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities:

• Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area
• Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately

Technical and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work with hands and experience with hand tools required
• Sailing experience preferred
• Previous experience preferred, willing to train
• Hoisting/Crane Operator experience preferred
• ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications a plus
• Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
• Familiarity with boats and nomenclature
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to hang, move, twist, and climb with loads
• Must be able to go aloft

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications:

• Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company
• Consistently treats others with dignity and respect
• Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude
• Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action
• Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members
• Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties
• Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner
• Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members
• Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties
• Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.