Marina Yard Hand & Equipment Operator

DeKalb Health; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Kittery Point in Maine is seeking an experienced Yard Hand / Equipment Operator to join our marina team. The role involves moving, hauling, and launching vessels on site, assisting with service department tasks, and gaining additional skills in boatyard operations.

Requirements include basic boat handling, preferred ability to operate power and sail vessels, high school diploma, forklift experience, a valid driver6s license, and ability to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Basic boat handling skills required; training for operating power and sail vessels preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Valid driver6s license required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including forklift, travelift, and hydraulic trailer to move, haul, and launch boats.
• Demonstrate safe handling of vessels and maintain equipment.
• Inspect, service, and repair equipment as needed to ensure operation.
• Perform general boat maintenance such as pressure washing, buffing, waxing, bottom painting, and zinc replacement.

Skills

Boat handling

Forklift experience

Valid driver6s license

Operate power/sail vessels

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Travelift

Hydraulic trailer

Job description

Safe Harbor Kittery Point in Maine is seeking an experienced Yard Hand / Equipment Operator to join our marina team. The role involves moving, hauling, and launching vessels on site, assisting with service department tasks, and gaining additional skills in boatyard operations.

Requirements include basic boat handling, preferred ability to operate power and sail vessels, high school diploma, forklift experience, a valid driver6s license, and ability to work in all weather conditions.