Marine Operations Specialist

Lake-Keowee-Marina-; Town of Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Keowee Marina is seeking a Marine Operations Specialist to join our team at Lake Keowee. The role emphasizes safe handling, launching, retrieval, and positioning boats and equipment while delivering excellent service to lake visitors.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of relevant experience and legal authorization to work in the United States. This on-site position requires outdoor work in varying weather and a readiness to perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Legal eligibility to operate both a motor vehicle and a motorboat in South Carolina, including maintaining a valid driver’s license and any required boating credentials.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong spatial awareness and attention to surroundings to ensure safety while handling boats and equipment.
• The ability to work independently, follow procedures, and recognize when to report or raise an issue.
• A willingness to perform physically demanding work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely moving, launching, retrieving, and positioning boats and marine equipment.
• Performing physically demanding outdoor tasks such as lifting, bending, climbing, pulling lines, and working around docks and boats in varying weather conditions.
• Following established procedures and guidelines to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Communicating clearly with team members and customers, and escalating issues when necessary.
• Providing professional, responsive service to ensure our customers enjoy their time on Lake Keowee.

Skills

1 year experience

Job description

Join Our Team as a Marine Operations Specialist at Keowee Marina!

Are you passionate about the water and looking for a role where you can combine your love for the outdoors with hands-on work? Keowee Marina, Lake Keowee’s premier full-service resort marina, is seeking a Marine Operations Specialist to join our team. For over 50 years, we’ve been helping families and lake enthusiasts make the most of their time on the water. Now, we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to exceptional service and creating memorable experiences.

What You’ll Do

As a Marine Operations Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and a top-notch experience for our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safely moving, launching, retrieving, and positioning boats and marine equipment.
• Performing physically demanding outdoor tasks such as lifting, bending, climbing, pulling lines, and working around docks and boats in varying weather conditions.
• Following established procedures and guidelines to maintain safety and efficiency.
• Communicating clearly with team members and customers, and escalating issues when necessary.
• Providing professional, responsive service to ensure our customers enjoy their time on Lake Keowee.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• At least 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Legal eligibility to operate both a motor vehicle and a motorboat in South Carolina, including maintaining a valid driver’s license and any required boating credentials.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Strong spatial awareness and attention to surroundings to ensure safety while handling boats and equipment.
• The ability to work independently, follow procedures, and recognize when to report or raise an issue.
• A willingness to perform physically demanding work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Why Join Keowee Marina?

At Keowee Marina, we’re more than just a marina—we’re a year-round destination and a trusted partner for all things Lake Keowee. Our team is the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, professional, and enjoyable environment for both our customers and employees.

If you’re someone who values teamwork, enjoys hands-on work, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you.