Marine Mechanic

Location: Stillwaters Resort
Employment Type: Full-time, seasonal-to-year-round (weekends/holidays required)

About Stillwaters Resort

Stillwaters Resort is a premier lakeside destination on Table Rock Lake offering boat rentals, marina services, watersports, and hospitality-driven guest experiences. Our marina operation includes a large rental fleet, dock services, fueling operations, and guest recreation amenities designed to create unforgettable lake experiences.

Position Summary

The Marine Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, repairing, and servicing the marina's fleet of boats, personal watercraft, and marine equipment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring rental equipment reliability, guest safety, and efficient marina operations.

The ideal candidate is dependable, mechanically skilled, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced marina environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain boats, pontoons, tritoons, personal watercraft, outboard motors, trailers, and marina equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance including oil changes, tune-ups, impeller replacements, battery testing, winterization, and fluid checks.
• Conduct routine inspections of rental fleet equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and operational readiness.
• Respond quickly to mechanical issues affecting guest rentals and marina operations.
• Maintain service logs, repair documentation, maintenance schedules, and parts inventory records.
• Coordinate ordering of parts, supplies, and repair materials with marina management and vendors.
• Assist with launching, retrieving, fueling, and staging boats as operational needs require.
• Ensure all tools, maintenance areas, and mechanical spaces remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Support emergency repairs and on-water service calls when necessary.
• Follow all marina safety procedures, environmental guidelines, and company operational standards.
• Assist marina operations team during peak periods and special events as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years of marine mechanic, small engine, powersports, or related mechanical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of outboard engines, marine electrical systems, fuel systems, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, or similar marine equipment preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver's license required; boating experience preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and peak summer schedules.

Preferred Traits

• Team-oriented attitude
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Hospitality-minded approach around guests
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Passion for boating and waterfront operations