Experienced Marine Painter

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 whom we serve. SHM offers professional education and training opportunities and the chance to work with – and learn from – highly experienced marina professionals. In addition, SHM offers eligible employees benefits such as:

Full Benefits Package Including 401(k) Plan

Orthodontic Coverage

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Assistance

Relocation Opportunities

Paid Uniforms

Boating Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Tool Repurchasing Program

ABYC Training

Safe Harbor Kittery Point is looking for a skilled painter to join our team. If you have some hands-on experience with marine paint applications, we’d love to hear from you. Experience with laying up fiberglass is a plus as are any other general boat yard skills. We have a fleet of storage boats in an inside heated environment that require a wide range of cosmetic work throughout the winter months, and a much larger fleet of boats that require similar service throughout the rest of the year.

Technicians prepare wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting. Paints parts, equipment, interior and exterior of vessels utilizing brushes, spray guns and rollers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Identifying what a properly prepped surface looks and feels like

Ability to understand and assist in developing job estimates

Attention to detail, pride in work

Strong aptitude and good attitude

Professional and team-oriented, but also able to work independently

Availability to work overtime in order to meet deadlines

Other duties as assigned by Manager

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

2-5 years’ experience preferred

Previous experience with gel coat and fiberglass preferred

Awlgrip training a plus

Ability to ascend and descend a ladder

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic boat handling skills preferred

Any skills considered standard that a Technician (Painter) should possess

Minimum Soft Skill 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

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/. #techniciancareers