Job Posted:
Sailboat Rigger, Safe Harbor Kittery Point
- Appy at https://shmarinas.com/careers/
- General Information
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- Location: Kittery, Maine
- Employee Type: Full Time
- Minimum Experience: 3 Years
- Pay Range: $25-32/hr based on experience
- Additional Contact Information
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- Name: Safe Harbor Kittery Point
- Phone: (207) 439-9582
- Email: [email protected]
Description
Safe Harbor Kittery Point is looking for an experienced Sailboat Rigger to join our team. Riggers effectively and efficiently install, maintain, repair, and replace sailboat rigging and sail systems. Applicant must have an extensive working knowledge of sailboat rigging and hardware. Must be detail oriented. 3 years of experience preferred. We have two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, store and repair recreational power and sailing vessels ranging from 18′ to +50′. Position is full-time, year-round, with benefits.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Unstep and step masts
- Assemble and disassemble spars
- Tune standing rigging
- Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring
- Install booms, sails, running rigging
- Prepare sailboats to safely sail
- Splice lines, service winches and furling systems-both manual and electrical/hydraulic.
- Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware
- Wax and clean spars
- Inspect and estimate repairs
Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
- Follow SHM Safety and Environmental rules and complete required related training.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (may include safety glasses, gloves, life jackets and/or hard hats) as required for the task or work area.
- Report all accidents, injuries, spills and near misses immediately.
Technical and Physical Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Sailing/ rigging knowledge required
- Hoisting/Crane Operator experience preferred
- Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
- Familiarity with boats and nomenclature
- Ability to lift 100 pounds
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Basic boat handling skills required
- Ability to hang, move, twist, and climb with loads
- Must be able to go aloft
Minimum Soft Skills Qualifications
- Eagerness to engage in a growing, fast paced, and industry-leading company
- Consistently treats others with dignity and respect
- Genuinely serves others with humility and a positive attitude
- Frequently demonstrates a bias toward action
- Always communicates effectively and courteously with fellow teammates and members
- Continuously follows policies and procedures while seeking out new and better ways of accomplishing duties
- Shows resolve and overcomes difficulties in a positive and productive manner
- Gladly provides responsive, and high level of service to our teammates and members
- Eagerly puts forth the extra effort to accomplish duties
- Adapts quickly and efficiently to changing priorities in order to meet teammate or member needs
The Company
Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC (SHM) is the largest owner and operator of marinas in the world. As a fast-growing company, SHM cultivates a team dynamic of passionate individuals led by the sharpest minds in the industry in order to serve the vibrant boating community that encompasses the SHM network. SHM teammates are committed to thinking critically, providing outstanding service and building relationships with all that we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced professionals in the marine industry. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees healthcare benefits, 401(k) plans, paid time off, and relocation opportunities. #safeharborcareers
Safe Harbor Marinas provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Safe Harbor complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Additional disclosures available at https://shmarinas.com/hr-disclosures/.
