Sailboat Rigger– Eliot, ME

Landing School; Eliot (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is seeking an experienced Sailboat Rigger for a full-time, year-round position in Maine. The role involves installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing sailboat rigging and sail systems with a strong emphasis on safety and precision.

Requirements include high school diploma, 3 years of experience, and knowledge of sailing/rigging; crane operation is a plus. Ability to lift 100 pounds and go aloft is expected. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum experience: 3 years in sailing or rigging.
• Sailing/rigging knowledge is required.
• Hoisting/Crane operation experience is preferred.
• Ability to ascend/descend a ladder.
• Familiarity with boats and nomenclature.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Basic boat handling skills are required.
• Ability to hang, move, twist and climb with loads.
• Must be able to go aloft.

Responsibilities

• Unstep and step masts.
• Assemble and disassemble spars.
• Tune standing rigging.
• Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring.
• Install booms, sails, running rigging.
• Prepare sailboats to safely sail.
• Splice lines, service winches and furling systems (manual/electrical/hydraulic).
• Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware.
• Wax and clean spars.
• Inspect and estimate repairs.

Skills

Sailing rigging

Hoisting/Crane operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Title: Sailboat Rigger- Employee Type: Full Time

Compensation/Rate: $25-32/hr based on experience

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is looking for an experienced Sailboat Rigger to join our team. Riggers effectively and efficiently install, maintain, repair, and replace sailboat rigging and sail systems. Applicant must have an extensive working knowledge of sailboat rigging and hardware. Must be detail oriented. 3 years of experience preferred. We have two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, store and repair recreational power and sailing vessels ranging from 18' to +50'. Position is full-time, year-round, with benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unstep and step masts
• Assemble and disassemble spars
• Tune standing rigging
• Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring
• Install booms, sails, running rigging
• Prepare sailboats to safely sail
• Splice lines, service winches and furling systems-both manual and electrical/hydraulic.
• Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware
• Wax and clean spars
• Inspect and estimate repairs

Technical and Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum Experience: 3 Years
• Sailing/ rigging knowledge required
• Hoisting/Crane Operator experience preferred
• Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
• Familiarity with boats and nomenclature
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Basic boat handling skills required
• Ability to hang, move, twist, and climb with loads
• Must be able to go aloft

Additional Contact Information

• Name: Safe Harbor Kittery Point
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]