If you love being around water, check out Pirate Cove Marina's NEW job opportunity for an Apprentice (435B) - Marine Service Technician! This can be a part-time or full-time opportunity, depending on your school commitments.

Overview:
As a Marine Service Technician Apprentice, you will be developing your skills, performing service and warranty repairs on boats, motors, and/or trailers in a timely and efficient manner according to manufacturer specifications.

You will be responsible for maintaining a clean work environment, participating in training, assisting co-workers, completing jobs with efficiency and other tasks as required.

Service Technicians know a little bit about everything such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, etc. If you can do any one of these, we’ll teach you the rest!

We offer:

• A collegial work environment
• Competitive Compensation: $19 - 25/hr., depending on experience + vacation pay
• For full-time positions: Group Benefits, RRSP Plan with employer match
• Training in support of your role

Reports to: Service Manager

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Examine/troubleshoot and diagnose units needing repair and maintenance.
• Discuss repairs and communicate additional requests with the shop foreman and service advisor.
• Provide plan work procedures and labor time estimates to the service advisor and shop foreman.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all mechanical and electrical problems on boats, motors and trailers.
• Install accessories.
• Assist customers by answering specific technical questions to help them understand how their unit operates and the work to be done (or completed).
• Install hitches.
• When necessary, water test unit with customers to verify work performed and/or explain how the unit works.
• Remain familiar with fibreglass repairs, decal application and painting process.
• Monitor repair time and update service advisor regularly.
• Maintain strict adherence to dealership policies on marine care and operation.
• Complete story and/or documentation for client repairs.
• Attend company and factory training and keep current with factory technical bulletins.
• Understand and follow federal, provincial, and local regulations (such as disposal of hazardous waste)

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma); or 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous RV technician and forklift experience preferred and considered an asset (2-3 years preferred).
• Propane License or RV1 or RV2 License required.
• Journeyman preferred.
• Valid driver's license and Technician Certification are desirable.
• Good manual dexterity and balance while working off the ground.
• Work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Like working with your hands and enjoy learning new skills and knowledge.
• Pride in workmanship and desire to attain a superior level of service.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to follow procedures.
• Motivated team player, energetic and enthusiastic
• Ability to periodically lift more than 25 kilograms.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude - problem solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Attention to detail, neat and orderly, general good health, and physical ability.

As a dynamic and innovative company, we emphasize performance, continuous improvement, and cultivating growth from within. We are committed to providing motivated professionals with opportunities for development and advancement as part of our exciting journey.

Our hiring process uses third party websites (such as Indeed) and technologies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with talent sourcing and the resume screening process, helping us to filter and evaluate a large number of applications efficiently. AI tools are used to assist with job description creation, to analyze resumes for relevant skills and qualifications against the job requirements, and to create personalized message templates for candidate communication.

A human recruiter/manager is always responsible for conducting interviews and for the final selection. Please be aware that AI may analyze your application based on its programming and a complete disclosure of AI use in this process will be provided as required by law.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received may be referenced for future staffing requirements.