Marina Yard Technician

SourceLine; Connecticut; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Company 401(k) plan

Hands-on training and mentorship

Career advancement opportunities

Year-round employment

Job summary

SourceLine is seeking a dependable Marina Yard Technician for a full-time, on-site role in Niantic, CT. You will support vessel movement, storage, and seasonal yard operations, with opportunities for hands-on training and mentorship.

Ideal candidates are willing to learn, physically capable of outdoor labor, and able to follow safety procedures. Forklift or travel-lift experience is a plus, with valid license preferred if required.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Physically capable of performing outdoor manual labor.
• Able to follow instructions and workplace safety procedures.
• Previous marina experience or forklift/travel-lift experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred if required for duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hauling, launching, blocking, storing, and moving boats under trained supervision.
• Operate forklifts and travel lifts after training and authorization.
• Pressure wash boats, prep and paint bottoms, clean vessels, and assist with shrink-wrapping.
• Complete routine yard maintenance and seasonal projects.
• Inspect equipment, maintain organized work areas, and follow safety/rigging procedures.
• Support daily yard operations and maintain reliable attendance during busy seasons.

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Willing to learn

Physically capable of outdoor labor

Follow safety procedures

Driver's license (preferred)

Tools

Forklift

Travel lift

Job description

Our client is an established, full-service recreational marina in Niantic, Connecticut, serving boat owners throughout southeastern Connecticut. They are seeking a dependable Marina Yard Technician to support vessel movement, storage, and seasonal yard operations.

The marina serves recreational boat owners and provides vessel hauling, launching, storage, and seasonal maintenance. This is an opportunity to join a growing, year-round team focused on safe operations, reliable service, and maintaining an organized yard. Previous forklift or travel-lift experience is a plus, but reliable candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with hauling, launching, blocking, storing, and moving boats under trained supervision.
• Operate forklifts and travel lifts after completing required training, competency assessments, and receiving authorization.
• Pressure wash boats, prepare and paint boat bottoms, clean vessels, and assist with shrink-wrapping.
• Complete routine yard maintenance and seasonal projects.
• Inspect equipment, maintain organized work areas, and follow safety and rigging procedures.
• Support daily yard operations and maintain reliable attendance during busy seasonal periods.

Qualifications

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Physically capable of performing outdoor manual labor.
• Able to follow instructions and workplace safety procedures.
• Previous experience in a marina, forklift operation, travel-lift operation, construction, logistics, or equipment handling is preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred if required for assigned duties.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Health insurance benefits
• Company 401(k) plan
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Year-round employment in a team-oriented marina environment