Mechanic

Compensation Type

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. 

Location

Romer Hell's Kitchen New York

Overview

Perform duties of the Marina Mechanic in order to keep all fishing vessels operating smoothly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all boats with routine maintenance and develop a maintenance schedule.
• Make sure to communicate with the Marina Manager on vessel request forms for work to be done.
• Keep up with all expenses via expense report and receipts.
• The hours worked will be based on the urgency of the mechanical issue. Hours could vary from early to very late.
• Must keep a very clean and safe mechanic shop being organized and labeled.
• Will perform re-powering of multiple boats.
• Must also oversee the skiff fleet of 15 plus skiffs.
• Must check fuel filters on gas tanks for water and rust (large fuel tanks for marina fuel).
• Check fuel tank levels on a schedule.
• Check with Marina manager before any large orders or parts runs.
• Must be able to drive and maneuver large trailer with boats.
• May be required to help launch or land boats
• May have to do oil changes on vehicle fleet
• Other duties as assigned by my supervisor

Qualifications

• Certified Marine Outboard Mechanic
• Experience on Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki Motors
• Oral communication skills
• Excellent driving record as verified by a motor vehicle report
• Basic computer literacy
• Reading skills
• Scheduled days and times may vary. Ability to work evening, weekend and/or holiday work hours based on the mechanical needs of the Marina.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out job instructions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet or humid weather-related conditions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb, balance; kneel, crouch, crawl or perceive odors or scents.
• The employee must be able to lift and bend to lift up to 60 pounds, and to push or pull a minimum of 120 lbs. of various sizes of luggage, packages, coolers or boxes.
• Continually walking, standing, lifting, pulling.
• Must be able to drive a minimum of 150 miles per day at various times of day on an as needed basis.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards are available).
• Must maintain a good working relationship with other departments, employees and guests.
• Must be able to interface daily with the public, and to provide support to those who interface with the public daily.
• High School education/ High School diploma preferred.
• Marine Outboard Certification
• Previous Outboard Experience required