What are the responsibilities and job description for the MARINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME (SOUTHPORT) position at Hodgdon Yachts?
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Careers at Hodgdon Yachts are both challenging and rewarding. With locations across the Boothbay region and Damariscotta, Hodgdon offers a top-notch work environment. The company has been family owned and operated since 1816 and is dedicated to maintaining a highly skilled workforce that sets the standard. You’ll be joining a talented team and will undoubtedly learn new skills. There will be opportunities to progress, advance, and have a successful career in the yachting and superyacht tender industry.
MARINE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME (SOUTHPORT)
Job Summary: Marine Systems Technician position includes but is not limited to repair and service on all types of marine engines, both gasoline and diesel, with an emphasis on diesel inboard, stern drive, and generator applications.
Major Responsibilities/Activities: Duties include commissioning/decommissioning, troubleshooting and repair of water systems, engines, refrigeration systems, AC and DC heating/cooling systems, electrical systems and heads. Working with Service Managers to provide estimates for system upgrades and repairs typical to marine systems. Ability to research in catalogs, on-line, through dealer portals and service/parts manuals and computer sources is preferred.
Minimum Requirements:
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Extensive experience with marine engines, electronics and boat systems on vessels up to 65 feet.
Must have strong attention to detail and maintain cleanliness on projects both during and upon completion.
Must be able to work independently and have high quality work ethic.
Must be a self-starter, able to manage projects on your own and have excellent customer service skills with the ability to effectively communicate directly with customers and service managers.
Education Requirements: Some level of American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) certification and/or any manufacturer training preferred.
Essential Mental Functions: Contact with customers is often necessary and therefore employees are expected to be courteous and follow uniform rules. Customers may not direct employees to perform any unauthorized work; all additions to any work orders must be approved by Service Managers.
Essential Physical Functions: A job placement assessment is required for all new hires.
Working Conditions: Working on and around boats requires extra attention to safety. Protection of the work area for both the boat, customers and employees is always required. Protection/safety products are available to the employees and are located in the main building.
Equipment Used: The Boatyard requires Mechanics to bring with them all the necessary tools to perform the work outlined above. Specialty tools are provided by Hodgdon and are to be taken care of and returned when a job is completed. A space will be provided for storage of employee’s tools and an area for shop work. The employee is expected to keep that area clean at all times and follow the Yard’s Safety and Waste Disposal Policies.
If you are interested in joining our team, please email: hr@hodgdonyachts.com.
