Marine Rigging Technician/Assistant - South Freeport, ME

Brewer South Freeport Marine; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

401K with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Landing School is seeking a full-time, year-round sailboat rigger to join our busy rigging shop in South Freeport, ME. You will assist with de-rigging, stepping sails, and maintaining spars and rigging hardware, while collaborating with team members across departments on exciting projects.

The role requires physical ability, rigging experience, and a collaborative mindset. BOOM truck experience and lifting up to 100 lb are a plus, with opportunities for professional growth and a robust Benefits

Qualifications

• General boat yard work experience with rigging specific experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds and work aloft is preferred.
• Qualified boom truck operator and boat moving experience a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with de-rigging and un-stepping sailboats for service and storage.
• Inspect, repair, replace, install and maintain spars and rigging hardware.
• Fabricate lifelines and install deck hardware; service furlers and spars.
• Perform basic DC electrical troubleshooting and repairs as needed.
• Work in a well-equipped rigging shop and support other departments.

Skills

Boat yard work

Rigging experience

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Location: 31 Main Street S, PO Box 119, South Freeport, ME 04078, United States

Compensation/Rate: Variable with experience

Job description: We are looking for a full-time, year-round sailboat rigger or sailboat rigging assistant to assist with de-rigging and un-stepping sailboats for service and storage. Work with our team to assess, repair, replace, install and maintain spars, rigging hardware, standing and running rigging. Fabricate lifelines, install deck hardware, build and service furlers. We bend and un-bend sails and perform basic DC electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Utilize other marine related skills to assist other departments. Work in our well-equipped rigging shop that is 120’ by 30’. Padded mast racks, trolley system for lifting and lowering spars, heated, well lit, large windows, polished concrete floors with 60’ work bench. TEREX BT3000 boom truck for un-stepping / stepping from water or land.

You should be a positive, self-motivated team player with good communication skills. General boat yard work experience with rigging specific experience is preferred. Ability to lift 100 pounds and work aloft preferred. Qualified boom truck operator and boat moving experience a plus but not necessary.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package including health, HRA, dental, disability, generous PTO, 401K with employer match and profit sharing.
Opportunities for professional growth, skill development and schooling.
A seasoned, supportive and collaborative team environment
A chance to work on a variety of exciting projects.