Employer: Paradise Yacht Management
Email Address: kim@paradiseyachtmanagement.com
Website: http://www.paradiseyachtmanagement.com
Position Title: Maintenance Services Technician
Compensation/Rate: $20-$40/hour DOE
Location: St. Thomas, USVI
Position Summary:
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Yacht Technician! We are Paradise Yacht Management (PYM), the largest exclusively crewed term charter yacht management company in the Caribbean. Strategically based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. We operate a fleet of 30+ sailing yachts for term charter ranging from 45 to 80 ft. in length. We have immediate openings for Yacht Fleet Maintenance Technicians with boat/yacht service experience.
This is a full time contract position located in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands. This is a great opportunity to establish yourself in the exciting marine yacht repair industry and enjoy the experience and lifestyle of the island life in the beautiful Caribbean.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Company: Paradise Yacht Management (St Thomas, US Virgin Islands)
Location: St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Job Type: Independent Contractor/Full-time during charter season with off season in Puerto Rico.
Salary Range: $20 - $40/ hour; DOE
Job Summary:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance and repair of the company's fleet of yachts under the direction and supervision of the Maintenance Manager. This includes working with a small team of technicians and being part of a team to coordinate with crew and suppliers, and ensuring that all yachts are in excellent condition and ready for use for charter.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical maintenance of yachts, including specialty services on engines, generators, air conditioners, rigging, water makers and other ad hoc yacht maintenance
Coordinate with maintenance support staff for scheduling, parts ordering, job information capturing and maintenance technician time tracking.
Ensure that all yachts are in excellent condition and ready for use for charter.
Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including tracking costs and identifying areas for cost savings.
On the job training.
Coordination with Maintenance Leads.
Monitor maintenance communication groups with crews and owners.
Coordination of all receipts for parts purchasing to ensure proper tracking.
Requirements
Please review our requirements below and if they apply to you, please click "I'm Interested" at the top of this page: PYM_Careers to submit your resumé/CV
Qualifications and Requirements:
Formal maintenance qualification or training preferred (this could include marine or other maintenance training)
1-3 years of experience in maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of yacht systems and components, including engines, electrical systems, and plumbing (preferred but not required)
Excellent communication & organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
Experience working in the US Virgin Islands and knowledge of local regulations an asset.
Experience with some or all of the items listed below is an asset, but not a requirement:
Yanmar Engines and Sail Drives
Volvo Diesel engines and Sail Drives
Cummins Generators
Outboard Diagnosis & Repair
Northern Lights Generators
120 & 230 V Electrical Systems
12 & 24 V Electrical Systems
Small Tender & Outboard Repair and Service
Marine Plumbing
Sails & Rigging
Auto and/or Marine Industry
Air conditioning
Refrigeration
Fiberglass Repair
Administrative record keeping
Support of Charter Bookings and enquiries
Ability to commute/relocate: US Virgin Islands Base, with other off season locations
Benefits
Live in paradise
Employee appreciation events
Industry-leading pay
Gain experience in this exciting and alluring industry
Adding PYM to your resumé and experiencing true family-style company culture
Opportunity for growth and advancement