Marine Repair Technician at Boateka of Merritt Island

About the role

Position Overview: At Boateka of Merritt Island, 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 Marine Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform installs, repairs, maintenance, and refurbishment on boats, including outboard, sterndrive, and inboard engines, as well as other vessel components.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and cosmetic issues using technical expertise to support both repair and refurbishment needs.
• Collaborate with supervisors to address installation, repair, and refurbishment challenges; establish workflows; and estimate timeframes for both service and cosmetic restoration tasks.
• Review repair orders and vessel specifications to determine the scope of work and recommend necessary repairs, modifications, or refurbishment actions to improve overall vessel condition.
• Conduct safety inspections and utilize service histories to inform customers of required or recommended maintenance.
• Apply bottom paint or antifouling paint to boat hulls and occasionally paint cowlings as needed.
• 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.
• Ensure boats are tidied up after service work, including wiping handprints and other marks, before returning them to the customer.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in mechanical or technical trade (e.g., automotive, powersports, A/C, telecommunications, etc.).
• Willingness to pursue industry certifications.
• Familiarity with tools and their uses; must provide personal basic-use mechanical tools and toolbox.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to read and write professional summaries of completed work, including repair and refurbishment tasks.
• Commitment to safety standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• 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

At Brunswick, we offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we're proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards! Details about our benefits can be found here.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $22.00-$24.00, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Schedule

This position does not typically require travel.

Working Conditions

• Performs work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Operates boats, motorized vehicles, small handheld power tools, and other equipment.
• Moves up to 50 pounds and performs tasks requiring physical exertion.
• Affixes to various physical positions as needed to perform repair tasks, such as accessing items at ground level, working in limited spaces, or operating at elevated heights (less than one story).
• Completes repetitive or routine tasks while maintaining a high level of precision.
• Works on activities requiring extended concentration.
• Works safely near water and on docks.
• Ascends/ descends ladders to board/ depart vessels.