The Marine Service/Outboard Technician uses their knowledge, experience, and skills to maintain, repair outboard engines, navigational equipment, operating systems, pumps, electrical and steering systems. This is a non-supervisory year-round/full time position.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Perform routine maintenance on boats, including changing oil, checking fluid levels, and inspecting for damage or wear
· Carry out various repair and maintenance tasks as dictated by the needs of the vessel
· Fill out accurate service records and repair documents
· Test marine engines and electrical systems to ensure they’re working properly
· Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all mechanical and electrical problems on boat, motors and trailers
· Performing repairs on damaged equipment
· Inspecting equipment to identify malfunctions or other problems
· Cleaning boats and equipment to prevent corrosion or other damage
· Maintaining equipment inventories, ordering parts, and tracking repairs
· Performing safety inspections to ensure that equipment is in good working order and meets regulatory requirements
· Maneuver boats out of the water and onto a trailer
· Work safely in a shop and in-water environment, maintain a clean work environment and adhere to required safety policies
REQUIREMENTS:
Work Experience
- Mercury or Yamaha outboard certification is a plus
- Must have knowledge of 12v electrical, rigging, and four stroke outboard engine diagnostics
Other Requirements
- Must be willing to travel locally (via company vehicle) within Ocean and Monmouth Counties to service vessels at Freedom Boat Club locations
- Be able to operate machinery efficiently, effectively and demonstrate safe handling of vessels, vehicles and trailers. This will include hauling, launching, and docking of vessels of up to 35 feet in length
- Must be a team player
- Ability to work productively with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate computer, use/learn diagnostic and fleet management software
- Ability to ascend and descend a ladder, lift 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Must be organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals
- Currently maintains or is able to secure a Department of Transportation Commercial Driver Medical Certification within 30 days of hire
- High School degree or equivalent
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for the past 24 months
Freedom Boat Club of Greater Boston & Cape CodFreedom Boat Club of Ocean and Monmouth Counties, New Jersey
We are a Freedom Boat Club franchise owned and operated by the Carrick Group LLC/M&M Jersey Marine LLC. We operate 20 Massachusetts club locations and nine New Jersey (north Jersey shore) club locations with our operations center located in Plymouth, MA.
Freedom Boat Club is the world's oldest and largest membership boat club with over 30 years of experience offering members access to over 400 locations in the U.S., Canada and Europe. We take care of the maintenance, cleaning, repair, insurance and storage. The fleet includes bowriders, pontoons, and center console fishing boats.
https://www.freedomboatclub.com/We work in this field because it’s fun!Solitude. Fishing. Adventure. Sandbars. Sightseeing. Watersports. Family Time.
This is why we do it. We do it for the fun. We do it for the firsts. We do it because we love to see the smiles, the pictures, the fish, and the accomplishment. We truly get joy from witnessing the joy we bring to others. Some would say we work so you can play. While we don’t disagree, we don’t always feel like what we do is work. We’re pretty committed to the concept of successful and casual. Suits and ties have no place here, we traded those in long ago for boat shoes and sunscreen.