West Florida Yacht & Marine, LLC is one of the Tampa Bay area's premier management companies of recreational vessels from 25' to 85'. We are looking for several Marine Maintenance Technicians with a variety of skills to assist in the care and maintenance of our client vessels. We are not purely marine mechanics, but manage the preventative vessel maintenance, care, and various upgrades on a long term basis. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented and enjoy being on and around the water.
A Marine Diesel Mechanic performs and manages maintenance, installations and repairs on mechanical components of various types of marine vessels. This may entail inspecting machinery and troubleshooting for and replacing components altogether to bring the boat to a safe and functioning condition. The ideal candidate has 5-15 years of experience working with diesel engines on boats.
Required attributes include general mechanical aptitude, some vessel experience, work ethic, and attention to detail. Upkeep tasks include testing critical systems, cleaning, applying basic fixes to equipment and systems and ensure everything is clean and functional. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is the first step to getting this job. You must possess manual dexterity and physical stamina and not fall in the water.
We offer competative compensation in the marine industry with benefits available after a probationary period. We can be flexible with the number of hours worked, but reliability is critical.
Responsibilities
- Vessel cleaning.
- Perform minor repairs
- Prepare for trips
- Check systems to identify issues
- Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, bilge pumps, hoses, electrical repairs, and other fixtures.
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and system
- Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
- Collaborate with coworkers and other professionals (mechanics, dockmasters, detailers, and other repair professionals)
Skills
- Marine maintenance & cleaning
- Boat operation and safety procedures
- Basic knowledge of boat systems
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical stamina and dexterity
- General ‘handy’ skills in fixing and dealing with various issues.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Contract, Part-time, Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working on boats?
Experience:
- MARINE MECHANICAL: 5 years (Required)
- MARINE DIESEL: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: On the road