JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Marine Mechanic / Technician

Busy, family owned and operated, marine repair shop located in Madeira Park is seeking a motivated individual to join our team. We provide year-round, full service repairs and maintenance for locals and visitors on the Sunshine Coast. Our storage buildings and yard provide dry-storage for 60 ~ vessels as well as winter and spring preparation services.

The position of Marine Technician includes duties such as routine maintenance and repairs, along with winterizing and seasonal maintenance. The candidate will perform mechanical, electrical, and plumbing diagnostics and repairs on pleasure and commercial vessels. The right candidate will have the ability to work independently and efficiently, be a problem solver, maintain a positive attitude and be a productive member of our team. Attention to detail and ability to adapt to seasonal changes of workload and duties is a must. The job can be physically demanding so the right candidate should have reasonable strength and endurance for performing the duties described above, as well as the ability to carry heavy loads and to stand, sit and bend for prolonged periods.

Experience & Skills:

3-5 years of equivalent marine yacht system service
Mercury, Volvo or Honda certification training an asset
Must be able to speak and understand English
Valid driver’s license and vehicle an asset
Practical experience with tools and equipment used in marine maintenance

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Temporary Staff Housing Available!

Salary: Please contact us to learn more

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday - Friday

Work Location: In person, Madeira Park

Please send cover letter and resume to michelle@madeiramarina.ca

Please be sure to include when you would be available to start and if you have housing on the Sunshine Coast

Boat Yard Maintenance

Duties include:

- Pressure washing, scraping and antifoul painting

- Wet sandblasting

- Preparation of boats for spring launch and fall storage

- Polishing and waxing fibreglass hulls

- Upkeep of boat yard and shop spaces before and after projects

- Various property and building maintenance tasks when workload is light or between jobs can include lawn care, weed whacking, gutter cleaning, pressure washing of driveways and docks, gutter cleaning and storm clean-up.

Skills:

A successful candidate can work independently and efficiently, maintain a positive attitude and be a productive member of our team. Attention to detail and ability to adapt to seasonal changes of workload and duties is a must. The job can be physically demanding so the right candidate should have reasonable strength and endurance for performing the duties described above.