Yacht Technician - Hornblower Shipyard

Hornblower Group Inc. • Stratford, CT

15h

About The Position

The Marine Technician position will need to have attention to detail and quality of work to support a comprehensive program of maintenance, modification, and repair work in the Pleasure Craft industry.

Requirements

• Training and experience in fields related to construction, maintenance, and repair of motor vessels (Pleasure craft or Commercial).
• Be able and willing to wear personal safety clothing and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, facemasks, life vests, safety harnesses, etc. as deemed necessary for safe work practice and company policy guidelines.
• Ability to lift weights of 50 lbs. or more safely, at times on moving vessels.
• Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions in all seasons for several hours at a time.
• Aptitude in minimally 1 of the below trade skills, preferably in the marine industry: Professional painting and paint surface preparation (painting of steel, aluminum, wood, and veneers). Skilled carpentry training and experience (working in wood, fire resistant veneers, flooring, and ceiling materials). Plumbing and pipe fitting training and experience Marine Gasoline Engine (Outboard, I/O) experience
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Outboard and I/O engines.
• Perform diagnostics and repair of all types of marine engines and transmissions/drives/generators.
• Able to troubleshoot 24V electrical systems.
• Vessel plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, piping, appliances, and pumping systems.
• Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based and structured maintenance and repair program as requested and assisted by the Director.
• Participate in computer and mobile phone-based monitoring and input of maintenance tasks, work hours, and company training and documentation programs.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees