Marina Yard Specialist: Boat Handling & Maintenance

Cape Ann Marina and Mile Marker One Waterfront Restaurant; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester, MA is seeking a dependable Yard Hand to join our marina/boatyard team. The role involves moving, launching, and maintaining boats, with daily tasks in a busy outdoor environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, is team-focused, and eager to learn new skills. Marina experience is helpful, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and hard-working.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather.
• Experience with marina/boatyard is a plus.
• Forklift or heavy equipment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hauling, blocking, launching, and moving boats.
• Safely operate marina equipment and learn to operate Travelifts and forklifts.
• Work with Yard Manager to complete daily boatyard operations.
• Assist with pressure washing and general maintenance.
• Support dock deconstruction and new dock construction.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assist with grounds keeping and property maintenance as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Hydraulic trailers

Travelift

Job description

Cape Ann Marina in Gloucester, MA is seeking a dependable Yard Hand to join our marina/boatyard team. The role involves moving, launching, and maintaining boats, with daily tasks in a busy outdoor environment.

The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, is team-focused, and eager to learn new skills. Marina experience is helpful, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.