Marina Yard Technician

Our client is an established, full-service recreational marina in Niantic, Connecticut, serving boat owners throughout southeastern Connecticut. They are seeking a dependable Marina Yard Technician to support vessel movement, storage, and seasonal yard operations.

The marina serves recreational boat owners and provides vessel hauling, launching, storage, and seasonal maintenance. This is an opportunity to join a growing, year-round team focused on safe operations, reliable service, and maintaining an organized yard. Previous forklift or travel-lift experience is a plus, but reliable candidates willing to learn are encouraged to apply.

• Assist with hauling, launching, blocking, storing, and moving boats under trained supervision.
• Operate forklifts and travel lifts after completing required training, competency assessments, and receiving authorization.
• Pressure wash boats, prepare and paint boat bottoms, clean vessels, and assist with shrink-wrapping.
• Complete routine yard maintenance and seasonal projects.
• Inspect equipment, maintain organized work areas, and follow safety and rigging procedures.
• Support daily yard operations and maintain reliable attendance during busy seasonal periods.

• Dependable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Physically capable of performing outdoor manual labor.
• Able to follow instructions and workplace safety procedures.
• Previous experience in a marina, forklift operation, travel-lift operation, construction, logistics, or equipment handling is preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred if required for assigned duties.

• Health insurance benefits
• Company 401(k) plan
• Hands-on training and mentorship
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Year-round employment in a team-oriented marina environment