Marine Mechanic & Resort Operations Specialist

Timber Bay Lodge & Houseboats; Babbitt (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium RV site with full hookups

Access to recreational fleet

Propane discounts

Trading Post discounts

Job summary

Timber Bay Lodge & Houseboats in Babbitt, Minnesota, is hiring Workampers to support our 15-cabin resort, 13-vessel houseboat fleet, and 25-slip marina. We offer a transparent W-2 payroll, premium full-hookup RV sites, and a culture that treats you as a core team member.

We recruit for two tracks: Skilled Marine Trades & Maintenance to keep the fleet running and service cabins; and High-Energy Guest Operations for quick cabin turnarounds, housekeeping, and marina service.

Qualifications

• Skilled Marine Trades & Maintenance to keep motorized fleet running (outboards, 12v electrical) and service cabin infrastructure.
• High-Energy Guest Operations for rapid cabin turnarounds, detailed housekeeping, and high-touch marina customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of marine fleet and cabin infrastructure.
• Guest operations including housekeeping and marina service.

Skills

Marine maintenance

Housekeeping

Customer service

Electrical work

Job description

Your Basecamp for the Boundary Waters Awaits

Timber Bay Lodge & Houseboats is not a RV park; it is a 22.44-acre wilderness resort operating on 1,482 feet of pristine, 85% undeveloped federal wilderness shoreline on Birch Lake. We are looking for highly capable Workampers to serve as the operational backbone of our 15-cabin resort, 13-vessel houseboat fleet, and 25-slip marina. We have entirely abandoned the outdated, exploitative "work-for-your-site" barter model. Instead, we offer a transparent W-2 payroll structure, premium full-hookup RV sites with zero hidden utility fees, and a culture that treats you as a core team member rather than temporary labor. If you possess the physical stamina, technical capability, and appreciation for the true Northwoods, this is your next deployment.

• What (The Roles):

  We hire for two primary tracks. Skilled Marine Trades & Maintenance focuses on keeping our motorized fleet running (outboards, 12v electrical) and servicing cabin infrastructure. High-Energy Guest Operations focuses on rapid cabin turnarounds, detailed housekeeping, and high-touch marina customer service.

• Who (Our Culture):

  We operate under the brand ethos of "Timber Bay Tough meets Northwoods Hygge," acting as the "Explorer-Caregiver" for our guests. We expect professional accountability, and in return, we integrate you fully into the resort lifestyle.

• Where (The Location):

  Located in Babbitt, Minnesota, we anchor a 20-mile reservoir that serves as a direct gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. You get the profound silence and world-class trophy fishing of the Superior National Forest without the restrictive park permits or paved-over commercialism.

• When (The Season):

  We are actively recruiting for EITHER an immediate start to assist with off-season projects (November 1 – March 30, working 32 hours/week) OR an early spring start for the peak season (April 1 – October 31, working 40 hours/week).

• How (Compensation & Housing):

  We pay competitive cash wages for every hour you work: $16/hr during the off-season and $18/hr during the peak season. You will be provided a premium site capable of handling a large Fifth Wheel with 30/50 amp electrical, water, and sewer hookups. To ensure strict state labor compliance, site rent is handled via a nominal, voluntary post-tax payroll deduction. Critically, we absorb standard utility costs—no submeters, no nickel-and-diming. You also earn a $1.00/hr Accrual Completion Bonus paid as a lump sum at the successful end of your contract.

• Why (The Perks):

  Beyond the paycheck, you live in the "Accessible Wilderness". Core team members receive off-hours access to our recreational fleet (canoes, kayaks, and motorized boats) to explore Birch Lake, along with discounts on propane and Trading Post items.