Marine Propulsion Technician: Diagnostics & Winterization

SourceLine; Connecticut; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Mentorship and training

Manufacturer and industry training

Career advancement

Year-round employment

Job summary

SourceLine’s client, a full-service recreational marina in Niantic, CT, seeks a Marine Technician to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair propulsion and onboard systems. You’ll document repairs, coordinate with the Service Manager, and ensure safe operations in a team-driven, year-round environment.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, experience with marine engines, and a readiness for training opportunities and growth within a marine service setting.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Sound judgment, dependable work habits, and attention to detail.
• Ability to complete quality work and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience servicing marine engines and onboard systems.
• Manufacturer training and ABYC credentials are preferred but not required.
• Open to experienced senior technicians and junior mechanics with strong mechanical fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot engines and mechanical and electrical systems, performing scheduled maintenance and repairs.
• Service outboard engines, with a focus on Suzuki, as well as inboard engines and sterndrives.
• Support engine repower projects.
• Winterize and commission vessels and diagnose fuel, cooling, steering, charging, and related systems.
• Document findings, parts requirements, labor, and work progress in service work orders.
• Coordinate with the Service Manager and service writer to keep repairs organized and on schedule.
• Work safely with boats, lifts, tools, and shop equipment while protecting customer property.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Marine engine experience

ABYC training helpful

Mentorship readiness

Job description

SourceLine’s client, a full-service recreational marina in Niantic, CT, seeks a Marine Technician to diagnose, service, maintain, and repair propulsion and onboard systems. You’ll document repairs, coordinate with the Service Manager, and ensure safe operations in a team-driven, year-round environment.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, experience with marine engines, and a readiness for training opportunities and growth within a marine service setting.