Yacht Technician - Hornblower Shipyard

Hornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group’s portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group’s premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group’s Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group’s subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group’s global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group’s additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.

Position Summary

The Marine Technician position will need to have attention to detail and quality of work to support a comprehensive program of maintenance, modification, and repair work in the Pleasure Craft industry.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on Outboard and I/O engines.
• Perform diagnostics and repair of all types of marine engines and transmissions/drives/generators.
• Able to troubleshoot 24V electrical systems.
• Vessel plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, piping, appliances, and pumping systems.
• Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based and structured maintenance and repair program as requested and assisted by the Director.
• Participate in computer and mobile phone-based monitoring and input of maintenance tasks, work hours, and company training and documentation programs.
• Additional job duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Training and experience in fields related to construction, maintenance, and repair of motor vessels (Pleasure craft or Commercial).
• Be able and willing to wear personal safety clothing and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, facemasks, life vests, safety harnesses, etc. as deemed necessary for safe work practice and company policy guidelines.
• Ability to lift weights of 50 lbs. or more safely, at times on moving vessels.
• Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions in all seasons for several hours at a time.
• Aptitude in minimally 1 of the below trade skills, preferably in the marine industry:
• Professional painting and paint surface preparation (painting of steel, aluminum, wood, and veneers).
• Skilled carpentry training and experience (working in wood, fire resistant veneers, flooring, and ceiling materials).
• Plumbing and pipe fitting training and experience
• Marine Gasoline Engine (Outboard, I/O) experience
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.
  

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EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.