Junior Marine Technician

THE ROLE

We are seeking recent graduates and early-career candidates to join our team as Junior Marine Technicians as part of a shared support model across multiple locations, including the Florida Keys, Turks & Caicos, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

You will be based in the Florida Keys, supporting day-to-day fleet operations locally while traveling regularly to assist across our Caribbean markets—working across multiple Caribbean destinations and combining hands-on technical experience with the benefit of working in paradise.

This is a hands-on opportunity to build foundational experience across multiple tropical locations and fleet environments.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in diagnosing and repairing marine engines, including either inboard diesel or outboard gasoline systems
• Gain hands-on exposure to platforms such as Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, and/or diesel systems depending on assignment
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, fluid services, impeller replacements, and zincs
• Troubleshoot and repair marine electrical systems, bilge systems, and instrumentation
• Conduct pre-season and post-season commissioning/decommissioning across fleet
• Coordinate parts procurement, maintain parts inventory logs, and manage vendor relationships on-site
• Support haul-out coordination and work with boatyard partners as needed
• Document all service work in maintenance logs; update fleet status reports daily
• Communicate proactively with on-site operations managers and coordinate with shore-based fleet management
• Maintain a safe, organized mobile work environment; comply with all OSHA and marine safety standards
• Respond to urgent vessel breakdowns and service calls during deployment windows

TRAVEL & DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• This role requires travel (~50%) across multiple locations
• Primary base: Key West
• Regular travel to:
  • U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Turks and Caicos
• Typical deployment structure may include rotational assignments (e.g., 2 weeks on-site / 1 week in base market) depending on operational needs
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision across remote locations
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Valid passport with at least 6 months validity; must be able to meet entry requirements for assigned international destinations
• Physically capable of working in marine environments (lifting 50+ lbs, confined spaces, heat and humidity exposure)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent graduate of a marine, mechanical, or technical program preferred
• 0–2+ years of hands-on experience (internship/training acceptable)
• Basic understanding of marine engines or mechanical systems
• Exposure to outboard engines preferred
• Foundational knowledge of 12V systems is a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Technical certifications or coursework in marine/diesel mechanics
• Internship or hands-on training experience
•  Interest in multi-location marine operations

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base pay aligned with experience and entry-level market rates
• Relocation Asisstance
• Tool Allowance:
• Career development and hands-on training opportunities