Marine Equipment Technician Assistant

Work as a Marine Equipment Technician Assistant in a private, luxury environment - not a crowded marina or public service shop. This role offers variety, independence, and the opportunity to maintain a premier fleet of members' watercraft.

Freestone is a luxury lake and golf club set on the largest privately owned lake in the United States - 5,000 acres of open water, rolling hills, and Savannah Post Oaks, halfway between Dallas and Houston. It is a generational retreat, built for family and friends to return to year after year.

Members enjoy championship, water-front golf, trophy bass fishing, and boating free from public access, alongside every activity and amenity expected of a world-class private resort.

Just beyond the gates, Fairfield, Texas offers the quintessential Lone Star State experience - vibrant, culturally diverse, and rooted in good old-fashioned Central Texan tradition, where hard work, good food, and a full calendar of festivals bring the community together. Dallas, Houston, and Texas A&M University in College Station are all a short drive away.

Fairfield Community Guide:

• Work in a private, non-public luxury environment
• No customer-facing service pressure
• Hands-on variety across a premier fleet of boats and watercraft
• Stable employer vs. service-call chaos
• Opportunity to build a broad, well-rounded marine mechanical skill set

• Job Title:
  
  Marine Equipment Technician Assistant
• Department:
  Outdoor Pursuits
• Location:
  
  Fairfield, Texas
• Status:
  Full-Time, Non-Exempt
• Pay Class:
  Hourly
• Pay Rate:
  Starting at $22.00 per hour, based on experience
• Overtime Eligible:
  Yes
• Work Schedule:
  
  Flexible
• Supervisory Role:
  No
• Reports To:
  
  Outdoor Pursuits and Lake Director
• Relocation Assistance:
  No
• Remote/Telework Eligible:
  No
• Travel Required:
  
  Less than 5%, for occasional member service calls

We are seeking a reliable, hands-on Marine Equipment Technician Assistant to support the maintenance, service, and repair of member watercraft and marina equipment. This role assists our Marine Equipment Technician with everything from engine service and hull upkeep to boat lifts and launch operations. No certifications are required, but hands-on mechanical experience - and a willingness to learn marine-specific systems - is a must.

• Assist the Marine Equipment Technician with routine maintenance, service, and repair of boats, pontoons, and other member watercraft
• Support inboard and outboard engine maintenance, including oil and fluid changes, filter replacement, and basic troubleshooting
• Assist with hull cleaning, detailing, and general cosmetic upkeep of watercraft
• Help maintain boat lifts, hoists, trailers, and launch equipment in safe working order
• Support seasonal preparation and winterization of vessels and marine equipment
• Assist in diagnosing basic mechanical, electrical, and fuel system issues on watercraft
• Help transport, launch, and secure boats and watercraft as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop and dock work area
• Track parts, supplies, and maintenance records for serviced equipment
• Communicate clearly with the Marine Equipment Technician and Outdoor Pursuits team on job status and needs
• Follow all safety guidelines when working on, near, or around the water, docks, and equipment
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule to support member needs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required; marine mechanic certification a plus but not required
• Prior hands-on experience with boat engines (inboard/outboard), small engine repair, or general mechanical work strongly preferred
• Familiarity with marine systems - fuel, electrical, steering, or trailers - a plus
• Comfortable learning marine-specific maintenance tasks on the job
• Strong troubleshooting instincts and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working on, near, and around the water
• Valid driver's license; experience towing trailers a plus

• Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
• Frequent bending, kneeling, and reaching, including in and around boats and docks
• Comfortable working on docks, boat lifts, and near or on the water
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and occasionally wet conditions
• Ability to swim or work comfortably around open water

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