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We’re looking for a mechanically minded person to join our team as a Marine Service Technician. Marine experience is not required — if you’ve got a solid background in engines, tools, or mechanical work and a passion for learning, we’ll provide the training. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining outboards, inboards, trailers, and related marine systems. Work ranges from routine service to major rebuilds, with occasional on-site or dockside jobs.
Responsibilities
-Assist with servicing outboards, inboards, and trailers.
-Learn to diagnose and repair marine engines and systems.
-Perform oil/filter changes, impellers, plugs, belts, and general maintenance.
-Operate boats for testing and moving around the yard/dock.
-Keep work areas organized and safe.
-Support the team with repairs, installations, and customer jobs.
What We Offer
Competitive wage (based on experience and training).
-On-the-job training in the marine trade that can turn into a paid apprenticeship.
-Year-round work in a small, supportive team.
-Variety — every day brings new challenges.
-The chance to turn a passion for engines into a marine career.
Responsibilities
-Assist with servicing outboards, inboards, and trailers.
-Learn to diagnose and repair marine engines and systems.
-Perform oil/filter changes, impellers, plugs, belts, and general maintenance.
-Operate boats for testing and moving around the yard/dock.
-Keep work areas organized and safe.
-Support the team with repairs, installations, and customer jobs.
What We Offer
Competitive wage (based on experience and training).
-On-the-job training in the marine trade that can turn into a paid apprenticeship.
-Year-round work in a small, supportive team.
-Variety — every day brings new challenges.
-The chance to turn a passion for engines into a marine career.
Qualifications & Experience
-Mechanical background — experience with automotive, small engines, heavy equipment, or related trades.
-Comfortable operating a boat and towing/moving trailers (or willing to learn).
-Basic tool knowledge and good problem-solving skills.
-Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
-Valid driver’s license.
-Comfortable operating a boat and towing/moving trailers (or willing to learn).
-Basic tool knowledge and good problem-solving skills.
-Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
-Valid driver’s license.