Marine Technician - Smiths Falls, Canada - Le Boat

Le Boat

Verified Company

Smiths Falls, Canada

6 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position :
Marine Technician

Location :
Smiths Falls

Contract type :
Permanent

Hours : 40 hours p/w

Line Manager :
Base Manager
Le Boat, part of Travelopia, is Europe's leading provider of inland waterway boating holidays.

Currently operating in 8 countries, with a fleet of 950 charter boats, we attract customers from all over the world.

We are passionate about providing outstanding quality and service. Le Boat has been established for more than 40 years and adds a new destination in Canada in 2018.

In 2023, Le Boat will have fleet of 32 premier Horizon Cruisers on the UNESCO Rideau Canal and operates with a base in Smiths Falls, Ontario and satellite base in Ottawa.

You are passionate about delivering world class mechanical/customer service and you are looking to join a great team within a successful and growing business.

You will be ambitious and as excited as we are to improve and grow operations and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanic/technician to join the Le Boat team full time all year round where you will play a key role in preparing the boat yard for arriving customers for the season.

Duties include assisting in the receiving of boats off trucks, prepping boats with equipment over the winter, commissioning and launching in the spring, hauling in the fall and setting up the marine shop with equipment and supplies.

As well as being an expert in operating, maintaining, handling and educating clients, your boating knowledge of the Rideau Canal will be invaluable.

We are seeking a strong, enthusiastic, flexible and experienced Technician who is passionate about boating and has solid mechanical and customer service backgrounds.

The ability to switch from a mechanical frame of mind to customer service will be a great asset.

MAIN DUTIES

Knowledge of marine diesels and competent systems
In charge of technical interventions on pumps, batteries, diesel engines, electrical, propane and hydraulic connections
Ability to perform installations of electrical and mechanical equipment
Ability to perform small cosmetic fiberglass repairs
Liaise with Base Head Tech & Base Manager Day to day prioritizing work in efficient manner
Instruct and educate clients during boat orientation and trail runs through locks if needed
Ensure boat briefings and training leave customer feeling confident with their boat
Ability to travel with company vehicles to offsite locations to do emergency repairs and attend customer needs (a call out schedule will be put in place for out of hours support in season)
Gas dock operations as needed, watering, fuelling, and pumping out holding tanks
Ensure boats are in good shape to be turned around and presented in pristine condition.
Support customers throughout their cruise in terms of technical assistance, breakdown call outs and general tourist/boater information and advice.
Ability to work flexible hours, weekend, and holidays during boating season

SKILLS REQUIRED

Minimum 1 years' experience in boat maintenance required
Ability to read specifications and installation instructions
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build internal relationships and deliver exceptional service to customers
Excellent organization prioritizing skills
A passion for boating and relevant experience
Ontario Driver's licence

BENEFITS