Outboard Technician

DeKalb Health; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is expanding our marine service team and seeking an experienced Outboard Technician to join our crew. You will work on outboard engines, troubleshoot, repair, and repower vessels ranging from 18' to +50', with dealers for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Mercury engines.

Applicants should have background in outboard maintenance, be able to test and diagnose mechanical systems, and bring own tools. ABYC certifications and factory training are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience preferred in outboard repair and maintenance.
• ABYC certifications preferred.
• Must possess own tools and be able to operate with a toolbox on site.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boats of all kinds.
• Extensive knowledge of outboard repair, maintenance and repowers.
• Factory training preferred.
• Carry out decommissioning and commissioning of engine systems.
• Understand marine electrical and plumbing components; test, repair, and replace as needed.
• Generate budgeted time and material estimates.
• Availability to work overtime to meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Outboard maintenance

Troubleshooting

Repairs

Repowers

Marine electrical

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school training

Job description

• Base Pay $23.00 - $38.00 / Hour


• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Safe Harbor Kittery Point


• Phone [phone]

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is expanding our facilities by adding four additional mechanical bays and 40,000 sqft of indoor heated storage. We are seeking an experienced Outboard Technician to join our team. Applicant’s desired background to include outboard engine maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and repowers, as well as a familiarity with related vessel systems. Safe Harbor Kittery Point has two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, repair, and store recreational and commercial vessels, power and sail, ranging from 18' to +50'. We are dealers for Yamaha, Suzuki, and Mercury engines. OEM training opportunities are available and encouraged.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boats of all kinds


• Extensive knowledge of Outboard repair, maintenance and repowers


• Factory training preferred


• Basic decommissioning and commissioning of all engine and mechanical systems


• General understanding of marine electrical and plumbing components and ability to test, repair, and replace systems


• Ability to generate budgeted time and material estimates


• Must possess own tools


• Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines


• Other duties as assigned by Manager

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.


• Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.


• Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.

Technical and Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Technical school training preferred


• 5 years’ experience preferred


• ABYC and/or manufacturer certifications preferred


• Ability to ascend and descend a ladder


• Must carry own tools


• Ability to work in confined spaces


• Ability to lift 50 pounds


• Experience with both gas and diesel engines preferred

Minimum Soft Skill Qualifications

• Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company


• Consistently treats others with dignity and respect


• Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude


• Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action


• Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members


• Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties


• Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner


• Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members


• Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties


• Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/ . #techniciancareers