Marine Technician

RED Hospitality & Leisure; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Tool Allowance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

RED Hospitality & Leisure is seeking a Marine Technician to service a diverse fleet across the Florida Keys, Turks & Caicos, and U.S. Virgin Islands. You will diagnose and repair engines, perform preventive maintenance, and document work in logs while traveling ~50% to remote locations.

Based in Key West, the role requires self-direction, a valid US driver’s license, and readiness for rotational deployment and safety compliance on watercraft.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years hands-on marine technician or diesel mechanic experience.
• Proficient with inboard diesel systems: Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Cummins.
• Proficient with outboard gasoline engines: Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki.
• Strong working knowledge of 12V/24V marine electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently across remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair inboard diesel engines across catamaran, ferry, and center console hull types.
• Diagnose and repair outboard gasoline engines (Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki).
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs.
• Troubleshoot marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation.
• Conduct pre-season and post-season commissioning/decommissioning across fleet.
• Coordinate parts procurement, maintain parts inventory logs, and manage vendor relationships on-site.
• Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed.
• Document all service work in maintenance logs; update fleet status reports daily.
• Communicate proactively with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management.
• Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with all OSHA and marine safety standards.
• Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns and service calls during deployment windows.

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Electrical systems

Independent work

Marine maintenance

Education

ABYC Marine Technician certification

Tools

Yanmar engines

Volvo Penta engines

Cummins diesel

Yamaha outboard

Mercury outboard

Honda outboard

Suzuki outboard

Job description

THE ROLE

The Marine Technician independently performs diagnostics, maintenance, and repair across a diverse fleet, ensuring operational reliability across multiple locations in the Florida Keys, Turks & Caicos, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

This role is based in the Florida Keys and requires regular travel to support operations across these markets—offering a unique opportunity to work across multiple Caribbean destinations while combining hands-on technical work with the experience of working in paradise.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair inboard diesel engines across catamaran, ferry, and center console hull types
• Diagnose and repair outboard gasoline engines (primarily Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki platforms)
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs
• Troubleshoot and repair marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation
• Conduct pre-season and post-season commissioning/decommissioning across fleet
• Coordinate parts procurement, maintain parts inventory logs, and manage vendor relationships on-site
• Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed
• Document all service work in maintenance logs; update fleet status reports daily
• Communicate proactively with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management
• Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with all OSHA and marine safety standards
• Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns and service calls during deployment windows

Travel & Deployment Requirements

• This role requires travel (~50%) across multiple locations
• Primary base: Key West
• Regular travel to:
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Turks and Caicos
• Typical deployment structure may include rotational assignments (e.g., 2 weeks on-site / 1 week in base market) depending on operational needs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across remote locations
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; must be able to meet entry requirements for assigned international destinations
• Physically capable of working in marine environments (lifting 50+ lbs, confined spaces, heat and humidity exposure)

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 2–5+ years hands-on experience as a marine technician or diesel mechanic in a commercial or charter environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with inboard diesel systems (Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Cummins, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated proficiency with outboard gasoline engines (Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of 12V/24V marine electrical systems
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across remote locations

Preferred Qualifications

• ABYC Marine Technician certification (Diesel, Electrical, or Gasoline)
• Yamaha and/or Mercury factory-certified technician
• Experience with Axopar, Leopard, or similar catamaran/center console platforms
• Familiarity with FareHarbor, marine dispatch systems, or fleet tracking tools
• USCG Captain's License (OUPV or higher) a strong plus but not required
• Prior experience working with charter or resort-based marine operations
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus given our operating environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience and market benchmarks
• Relocation Assistance
• Tool Allowance
• Opportunities for career growth within a multi-location operation