Boat Care Engineer

Boat Care Engineer

Would you like to work where you get to enjoy your interest in boats and being on the water?

Then join Our Dynamic Team as a Boat Care Engineer at Bridge Marina As a Boat Care Engineer at Bridge Marina, you will be working with boats every day on the shores of Lake Hopatcong. You will find yourself working on the waterfront in a role that is unlike any standard job. You will find yourself with a team and company who really enjoy what they do, take pride in their work, and are good people. If you wish to enjoy what you do, be a good person, be part of a team, and desire to be remarkable, we would be thrilled to welcome you aboard as a Boat Care Engineer. What will you do?

• You will be an integral part of our service team responsible for the care of boats in our service department, the marina, the boat rental fleet, and boating club fleet. Your role will be a significant touchpoint for all the boats in our care.
• Ensuring that our boats are well maintained prior, during and after entering our Service Department, which involves launching, mooring, cleaning, covering, etc.
• You will be involved in cleaning boats, assisting with minor maintenance, and ensuring the boats' overall care.
• Expect to assist with commissioning and decommissioning, handling tasks such as moving, blocking, shrink-wrapping and similar.
• Trailer boats, dock boats, and move boats around the marina, our properties, and the lake.
• Contribute to various projects, assisting technicians in repairs, maintenance of the service department, and similar.
• Providing various support to the Service Department, Boat Club, Boat Rental, and our valued Marina guests such as preparing boats, or ensuring the property is in good care.
• For much of your work you will maintain records, notes, and report your information on smart phone or tablet.
• You will always be part of a larger team, all enrolled in creating a safe and fun boating experience.

What skills do you need?

• Positive outlook, strong personal leadership
• Willingness to learn, grow and expand your skills as we offer significant training opportunities.
• Safety consciousness and situational awareness.
• Initiative and a strong work ethic in varying working conditions and situations.
• Mechanical awareness and ability to utilize hand tools and small power tools.
• Capability to operate equipment such as tractors, trucks, and trailers.
• Skills for maintaining boats, with a keen attention to cleanliness and details.
• Capability to operate powerboats up to 25ft.
• Customer-centric mindset and awareness of the result of collaborative teamwork.

What does a great applicant for this role look like?

• You have a genuine interest in being on the water and spending time around boats and boaters.
• You have experience with (or the genuine interest and ability to learn) piloting boats around marina, hauling/launching, trailering, tractor use.
• You are welcoming, friendly and optimistic.
• You are motivated, dependable, can work independently and be trusted.
• You seek an energetic and devoted team environment.
• You prioritize safety for yourself, you do not take shortcuts and you keep an eye out for other people's wellbeing.
• You desire an active and engaging work experience where continuous learning and growth are encouraged.
• You have auto or marine cleaning or other relevant auto/marine industry experience.
• You have experience working with your hands, in a shop or field environment.
• You are looking for a full-time career and growth.
• You are interested in rewards like learning new skills, boat training, boating experiences, team events on the water, and more.

At Bridge Marina, our team embodies a welcoming, engaged, safety-conscious, customer-focused, and dependable culture. Our core values revolve around workplace safety, guest focus, personal leadership, dependability, initiative, and teamwork. We are looking for applicants who are seeking:

• Full-time work, year-round position, with flexibility to occasionally work overtime, as the workload could vary with the season. Mon-Fri schedule approximately 8:30a-5:30p with some overtime and occasional Saturday.
• Indoor and outdoor tasks in seasonal weather conditions, both around the marina and on the water.
• Advancement opportunities and salary increases are available and encouraged.
• Hourly rates range from $16 to $22 based on experience, ability, and how well suited to role.
• Additional seasonal incentives and bonuses.
• Team events and outings, typically around boating or similar activities.
• Health care benefits, a retirement plan with a company contribution, sick time, and paid vacation after 90 days.

Join us at Bridge Marina, where we do more than boats; we provide a unique and inspiring boating experience that enriches lives.

Compensation: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour

About Bridge Marina: Bridge Marina has been helping boaters for over 65 years, and it is not just about boats. Bridge Marina is a place where people come to learn, get on the water, and enjoy the fun, entertainment, and exploration that boating offers. We have helped thousands of boaters get on the water. We're looking for teammates who relish the idea of working on and around the water, with boats and boaters, and being part of a fun and energizing community.