Job Description:

At Safe Harbor Great Island Diesel Technicians inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair diesel engines and marine drive systems.  Safe Harbor Great Island is an authorized dealer and service center for Volo Penta, Volvo IPS, Cummins, Mercruiser Diesel, Yanmar and Westerbeke.    

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot maintain, and repair multiple OEM brands of diesel engines on boats of all kinds


• Conduct all facets of engine repower projects


• Work closely with Service Manager to provide accurate and detailed work orders


• Conduct thorough assessment prior to starting a job including acknowledging the budgeted time and time frame for completion, proving the system and the element requiring service, sourcing parts if required


• Utilize diagnostic equipment to diagnose issues and identify action plans


• Access on line parts manuals across OEM brands to identify and source parts


• Overall knowledge of marine drive systems including vibration troubleshooting and alignment


• Assign parts and purchases to the appropriate vessels/tickets


• Excellent time management skills, customer service, attention to detail, and self-motivation


• Promote and encourage a safe working environment


• Provide timely updates and takes initiative to exceed member satisfaction, even if it requires overcoming challenge


• Must possess own tools


• Significant experience with both gas and diesel engines preferred


• Serve as a mentor for technicians new to the field or SHM


• Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines


• Other duties as assigned by Manager

 

Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

• Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training


• Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area


• Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately

 

Technical and Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Marine Technical school training preferred


• 10 years’ + experience preferred


• ABYC Master Technician preferred


• Multiple certifications across engine brands


• Ability to ascend and descend a ladder


• Ability to work in confined spaces


• Ability to lift 50 pounds


• Basic boat handling skills preferred

 

Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications

• Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company


• Consistently treats others with dignity and respect


• Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude


• Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action


• Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members


• Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties


• Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner


• Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members


• Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties


• Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs

 

The Company

Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals in the marine industry.  In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities. #techniciancareers

 

Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.

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