Marine Mechanic

Job Title: Marine Mechanic

Supervisor: Service Manager

Job Summary:
The Service Department at Swan Bay Resort & Marina is seeking a Marine Mechanic with at least 5 years of experience working on marine engines. Ideally, this individual would already have the knowledge to assist with all boat & trailer repairs. This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining equipment, marine vessels of all sizes, personal watercrafts and a variety of other machinery. The maintenance of equipment may also include mechanical diagnostics, routine maintenance of inboard and outboard engines and maintenance work on trailers. The Marine Mechanic must be able to work under warm conditions and in tight, hard to get to spaces. Additionally, this individual must be dedicated with an excellent work ethic, good communication skills and a positive attitude in order to thrive within a challenging environment. This position is Year-Round, Full-Time with Benefits. Pay is based upon experience and ranges from $17-30/hr to start. Service Department hours range from 7am-8pm, 7 days a week during the Summer and strict Mon-Fri hours during the Winter, so flexibility in your schedule is a must.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

  • Communicating with managers and customers to observe, test, and evaluate the operation of equipment to diagnose possible causes of the malfunction
  • Disassembling equipment to remove parts and make repairs
  • Examining parts for defects, such as: breakage, excessive wear
  • Assessing, diagnosing and repairing outboard & inboard/outboard engines
  • Continuously cleaning and lubricating parts and equipment
  • Completing test runs of repaired equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs
  • Fabricating replacement parts and communicating with the Parts Office/requesting orders
  • Welding to repair broken metal parts, fabricating new parts and assembling new equipment
  • Repairing and replacing electrical wiring and components of equipment
  • Being comfortable with 12 volt/DC systems, as well as fuel systems
  • Maintaining awareness of safety or maintenance issues and immediately reporting them to your manager
  • Completing any additional tasks asked for by management

Essential Qualifications:

  • Uphold Swan Bay’s values of: Service, Betterment & Reliability
  • A professional and cheerful working attitude
  • Continuously adhere to Swan Bay Resort’s dress code
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A manufacturer certification is preferred, but not required.
  • Marine/Boating experience is preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
  • MUST have own tools. Valid Driver License required.
  • Specific physical demands are required, please see “Physical Demands” section
  • A drive to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to quickly switch between tasks is required.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
  • Position comes with an employee discount on merchandise

Education: High School, GED or equivalent is preferred.

Position:

  • Year Round /Full-Time / Pay based upon experience $18-$22/hr to start
  • Benefits Include: Employee Discount on Merchandise, Health Insurance after 60 days, 401k after 6mo, Paid Vacation Days, Some Paid Holidays

Schedule:

  • Full-Time, up to 40hrs/wk
  • Summer Season Schedule Mon-Sun (flexible)
  • Winter Off-Season Schedule: Mon-Fri (structured)
  • Day & Afternoon Shifts
  • Holidays & Weekends (when applicable, with holiday pay)

Location: Service Department

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

  • Must be able to lift, carry or push up to 80lbs, with assistance based on equipment
  • Must be able to sit or stand for up to an 8hr period
  • Occasionally requires twisting, turning, bending, climbing and walking over uneven surfaces
  • Must be able to make repeating movements of the arms, hands and wrists with hands above shoulders
  • Must be able to operate small handheld and power tools
  • Must be able to work in wet and slippery conditions with caution
  • Must be able to tolerate working in all types of weather conditions
  • Must be able to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals and a loud/noisy environment
  • Is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • mechanical repair: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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