Boat Yard Assistant (Cleaning, Maintenance, Repairs)

St Petersburg Yacht Club

St. Petersburg, FL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Fleet Management, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Maintenance Services, Operations Management, Safety/Work Safety, Vehicle Fleets
LOCATION
St. Petersburg, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are currently looking for a Boat Yard Assistant who will work at our Sailing Center under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor to ensure a clean, safe, and efficient operation. The Boat Yard Assistant will be primarily responsible for the upkeep of the fleets (90+ boats - Sail & Power) and facility. Although no two days are ever the same, the position will typically handle cleaning and rearranging boats, repairing damages (fiberglass experience a plus), and general maintenance.

This is a part time position that has the opportunity to transition to full-time for the right candidate. Working weekends is required.

Responsibilities

  • Monitors sailing programs and ensures safe program operation
  • Helps with ongoing facility maintenance as directed by Supervisor
  • Helps other departments as necessary
  • Follows daily procedures as directed by Supervisor
  • Maintains a clean and safe work environment
  • Maintains & Repairs club-owned waterfront apparatus, including fleets of sailboats and powerboats
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Boat handling skills and knowledge of nautical terminology
  • Line handling skills, including the ability to tie bowline, half hitch knots, toss, and cleat lines
  • Unlimited or unimpaired ability to walk, bend, stoop, climb, and work safely around water, on a ladder, or in confined spaces
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Knowledge of fiberglass repair a plus
  • Sailing experience a plus

About the Company

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St Petersburg Yacht Club