Employer: Boyne Boat Yard- A Van Dam Company
Email Address: vandam@vandamboats.com
Website: http://www.boyneboatyard.com
Position Title: MARINE TECHNICIAN I—BOYNE BOAT YARD, A VAN DAM COMPANY
Compensation/Rate: $21-$28/hour
Location: Boyne City, MI
Position Summary:
THE POSITION: We’re looking for year-round, full-time Certified Marine Technician I, an entry-level, marine technician who can perform basic mechanical and troubleshooting tasks to an exceptionally high standard.
TIMELINE: Applications due 12/6/24; Stage 1 screening calls will take place 12/9-12/13/24; Stage 2 working interviews will take place 12/16-12/27/24; Desired start date is 1/13/25.
PAY: Commensurate with experience, with a range of $21-$28/hr
BENEFITS:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Profit Sharing Bonus
• Open Book Management
• Company Paid Training and Education—Industry Certifications
• After hours use of shop and company tools
• $200 Crew gear allowance
• $400 Annual Tool Allowance
• $1,500 Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for advancement
• Company sponsored events
• Reliable schedule with very few weekends
THE COMPANY—Boyne Boat Yard is a full-service marine yard on the Van Dam campus in Boyne City, Michigan. We work on a wide range of recreational boats—everything from wooden boats, including Van Dam power and sailboats, to 55’ sport yachts and cruisers. We have a passion for all things boating, and we love solving highly technical and challenging problems. Our mission is to provide reliable, honest, and highly technical marine service for our customers, and we aim to be the best in northern Michigan. We are a technician’s yard, we love the details and we actively support development and training. Access to Van Dam Custom Boats world-renowned wood shop, machine shop, paint shop and design office means that there is no project too complicated for our team. Everyone on our campus believes in our strong culture, defined by the cultural fundamentals we live by daily. For more information about our company and our culture, visit our website at www.boyneboatyard.com.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on marine engines, transmissions and drivetrains, generators, stabilizers, electrical systems and electronics and common marine mechanical systems such as potable water systems and sanitation systems.
• Effectively complete tasks/jobs up to 8 hours in length while tracking time and updating management as necessary.
• Perform all work to ABYC standards
• Report any issues, potential issues, or areas of non-conformity to ABYC standards, and create recommendations so that our customers can have a carefree boating experience.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance, including fall decommissioning and spring commissioning processes
• Lake test boats
• Maintain detailed records to document all work completed
• Maintain a basic knowledge of all marine systems and technology and stay abreast of upcoming trends.
o Be willing to attend trainings and seek out opportunities for gaining knowledge
• Test and adjust systems to meet manufacturer’s performance specifications
• Be willing to do whatever is necessary to make sure that a customer is safe and out of harm’s way and then go the extra mile to make sure they are happy.
• Be comfortable helping to haul, launch, and stand boats using a travel lift and hydraulic trailers
• Be comfortable launching a boat at a boat ramp
• Be comfortable using a wide range of shop tools and equipment
• Maintain personal inventory of tools and organize tools to be prepared at the job site
• Maintain a positive attitude and help create a positive and supportive work environment
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Have a sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on team success
• Have a thirst to learn and advance knowledge and skills
• Have a desire to be involved with the team and participate in the business.
• Perform with a strong attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, and excellent time management skills with respect for deadlines
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
• Certifications:
o ABYC System’s Certification Required
o Volvo Certification is a plus
o NMEA certification is a plus
o HVAC certification is a plus
• Career Experience: 1 year marine technician experience, or appropriate vocational training
• Work Experience: Experience working with the following is a plus:
o Marine Diesel engines of many makes and models
o Marine Generators
o Marine transmissions, shafts, bearings, propellers and drives, of many styles and types
o Marine electrical and electronic systems
o Marine potable water systems
o Marine black water and grey water systems
o Marine heating and cooling systems and refrigeration systems
o Stabilization systems
• Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Background Check: Pass a background check
• Physical Demands: Ability to climb ladders and stairs, to lift up to 50 pounds consistently, and to get on/off in and around boats of varying sizes; Ability to work outdoors in all conditions
TO SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLY: Please go to https://www.boyneboatyard.com/careers