Lead Marine Technician (Base PLUS Commission, Paid Vacation, 401K, Health Benefits, & More!)

About the role

At Eclipse Marine Seneca, we are committed to delivering an exceptional boating experience to our customers. Our network of dealerships offers a wide range of high-quality boats, outstanding customer service, and expert parts and service departments, all fueled by our passion for the boating lifestyle. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Service Department as a Lead Marine Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform installs, repairs, and maintenance on boats, including outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines, as well as other vessel components.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues using technical expertise.
• Aid technicians in maintaining and enhancing productivity and efficiency by providing guidance, answering questions, and supporting problem-solving in real time.
• Collaborate with supervisors and service administration to address installation or repair challenges, establish workflows, and estimate timeframes.
• Review repair orders and vessel specifications to determine the scope of work and recommend necessary repairs or modifications.
• Conduct safety inspections and utilize service histories to inform customers of required or recommended maintenance.
• Perform light refurbishment work on boats, applicable to select dealership locations only.
• Track time and labor for each repair order, ensuring adherence to efficiency goals and minimizing non-billable tasks.
• Promote, prioritize, and emphasize the completion of collectable/billable labor repair orders to maximize shop profitability.
• Conduct final inspections on all completed repair work, with particular attention to reviewing and verifying the work performed by Junior Technicians, to ensure accuracy, quality, and completeness before returning vessels to customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols at all times.
• Occasionally step in to support other roles, including moving boats in the absence of a Lot Crew and assisting with service administration or parts-related tasks when necessary.
• Participate in company-required training sessions, meetings, and communications via email and Microsoft Teams.
• Assist with occasional onsite and offsite promotional events and boat shows, including setup and breakdown as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Marine Technician.
• Mercury Technician 300 Certifications (Outboard and MerCruiser) or equivalent; alternatively, candidates may qualify through a combination of trade school training (Marine Mechanic, Automotive Technology, or similar) and significant hands-on experience.
• Must provide personal basic-use mechanical tools and toolbox.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Understanding of service department workflows and labor efficiency metrics.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple repair orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to read and write professional summaries of completed work.
• Commitment to safety standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid work ethic.
• Valid driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company standards, along with a clear background check and drug screening.

Benefits

Details about our benefits can be found here.*

*Please note that the actual pay range and benefits details may vary based on the candidate's qualifications and the business context.

Pay and Schedule

The anticipated pay range for this position is $30.00–$57.00 per hour. This includes a base hourly rate of $30.00–$40.00, plus an hourly commission ranging from $7.00–$17.00 based on efficiency level. The average commission earned is typically $11.00 per hour. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

On an annualized basis, this equates to $62,400 to $83,200, with additional commission potential of up to $22,880.