Sailboat Rigger

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary
We’re looking for a sailboat rigger to add to our staff. In this position, it will be your job to inspect and repair the rigging on a wide variety of boats. This is at a full service boat yard. We use Marine Travelifts to haul out and set down boats.

You’ll complete several key repair and maintenance tasks as one of our team. For example, you’ll be asked to identify problems in sailboat rigging, standing and running,  and repair them. You’ll also spend time working on mast electronics, among other boating components.

You’ll need to be deeply familiar with how boats work and what it takes to repair them in order to do well in this role. This job often requires going aloft on sailboat masts. Not having a fear of hights is a must.

We’d prefer to hire a candidate who has formal marine  training at a technical school, but may hire the right candidate without this training. You can send us your resume to begin the application process

Responsibilities 

• Aid in unstepping and stepping masts
• De-rig and rig masts
• Install and test mast electrical components 
• Carry out various repair and maintenance tasks as dictated by the needs of the vessel
• Answer our clients’ questions about maintaining their boats
• Repair faulty and malfunctioning rigging components
• Fill out accurate service records and repair documents
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal marine mechanic training is preferred
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred
• Deep knowledge of the components that allow boats to function
• Excellent mechanical skills and the ability to use a wide variety of tools and techniques