Boatyard Technician: Jonesport Shipyard

Employer: Jonesport Shipyard

Email Address: info@jonesportshipyard.com

Position Title: Boatyard Technician

Compensation/Rate: Based on experience


Job Summary: Jonesport Shipyard is currently seeking skilled workers for seasonal, part time, and full time, permanent positions. Our team shares a commitment to clean, safe, and efficient operations and ensuring a satisfying customer experience. If you share our commitment to keeping boaters on the water, we'd like to hear from you.

Priority will be given to individuals with skills and experience in one or more of the following:

  • Familiarity with marine systems including seasonal commissioning and decommissioning

  • Small engines, outboard engines, diesel engines

  • Moving and blocking boats of various sizes

  • Rigging

  • Marine carpentry, fiberglass, paint and varnish

  • Marine electrical systems and electronics

  • Heavy equipment

  • Welding

Work may include but is not limited to:

  • Covering and uncovering

  • Decommissioning, recommissioning vessels

  • Prepping and painting bottoms

  • Polishing, cleaning, detailing

  • Maintenance, troubleshooting and repair

  • Haul and launch assistance, blocking

  • Light equipment operation and grounds maintenance

  • Pollution prevention monitoring

Job Requirements:

  • .The ideal candidate will be able to follow instructions, ask questions, and takes pride in their work. Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs. Possibility of advancement for motivated individuals. Candidates with wood and fiberglass boat repair or mechanical experience preferred, but we are willing to train promising candidates with hands-on work experience.

Please include a brief letter of introduction with your application at: jonesportshipyard.com/employment