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Pride of Muskoka - Marine Technician

Feb. 3 2021 Careers By Joe Donoghue

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Location: Bracebridge, Ontario

Join a dynamic team and a long-standing company of over 30 years in Muskoka. The Technician Apprentice role reports to the Service Manager and is responsible for the diagnosis and repair of the best boat brands in the industry. We are a Mercury certified dealer. Exposure to PCM, BRP, Yamaha and Volvo as well. Keep your pleasure craft operators card will come in handy as we water-test all our boats and offer mobile service at our location.

The incumbent must perform preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems, steering gears, accessories, etc. Pride Marine Group is a safety-conscious company. The Technician will be required to complete Health and Safety training as well as regular monthly safety talks. You will have your own dedicated service bay and access to speciality tools. We are a safety-conscious company and you will be required to complete training and regular monthly safety talks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain and repair different types of boats
  • Test and repair boat engines (inboard & outboard), hulls, propellers, rigging, navigational systems, electrical systems, steering gears, boat accessories, etc. using various diagnostic equipment
  • Take assigned work order to completion in a timely manner
  • Monitor workflow to determine if scheduled time will be met or if an adjustment is needed to stay in estimate/budget
  • Work closely with parts to obtain requirements needed to complete the job (both in stock and ordered parts)
  • Pay special attention to the service workbook and the promised delivery date to internal and external customers
  • Maintain up to date knowledge on new and emerging technologies in marine technology
  • Work closely with both the Location Managers and/or Service Managers
  • Other duties as assigned

Experience & Education Required

  • 3-5 years of experience working in the Marine or Automotive industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card preferred
  • Exceptional diagnostic skills (mechanical & electrical)
  • Marine Technician or Automotive Diploma or certifications required

Job Requirements

  • Able to work in variable work environments/conditions both indoors and outdoors
  • 3-5 years of experience working in the Marine or Automotive industry
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card preferred
  • Exceptional diagnostic skills (mechanical & electrical)
  • Marine Technician or Automotive Diploma or certifications required

Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pride Marine Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation please contact our Human Resources Department.

We thank you for your interest in Pride Marine Group, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted