Marine Mechanic

Marine Mechanic

The Marine Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and servicing the marina's fleet of boats, personal watercraft, and marine equipment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring rental equipment reliability, guest safety, and efficient marina operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically skilled, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced marina environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain boats, pontoons, tritoons, personal watercraft, outboard motors, trailers, and marina equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance including oil changes, tune-ups, impeller replacements, battery testing, winterization, and fluid checks.
• Conduct routine inspections of rental fleet equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Respond quickly to mechanical issues affecting guest rentals and marina operations.
• Maintain service logs, repair documentation, maintenance schedules, and parts inventory records.
• Coordinate ordering of parts, supplies, and repair materials with marina management and vendors.
• Assist with launching, retrieving, fueling, and staging boats as operational needs require.
• Ensure all tools, maintenance areas, and mechanical spaces remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Support emergency repairs and on-water service calls when necessary.
• Follow all marina safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and company operational standards.
• Assist marina operations team during peak periods and special events as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of marine mechanic, small engine, powersports, or related mechanical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of outboard engines, marine electrical systems, fuel systems, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, or similar marine equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver's license required; boating experience preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and peak summer schedules.

Preferred Traits

• Team-oriented attitude
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Hospitality-minded approach around guests
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Passion for boating and waterfront operations