Overview

Do you like to make people happy and gain satisfaction from doing your job well? Do you like to exceed customer expectations? Are you comfortable around boats? Do you like motor driven watercraft? Are you comfortable transporting boats on a trailer and backing up trailers? Do you like to work 40+ hours per week and earn a great wage but wonder where the day went because it is a fun and fast paced job? Would you like to make an annual wage in 6 months that normally requires 12 leaving the off season free to do what you please?

If you answered yes to these questions, then we want you to join our team at
Glen Lake Marine! We are a growing Marine Service & Maintenance, Boat Rental and Storage Business serving Leelanau County, specifically Glen Lake and the surrounding area. We are seeking the highest qualified candidates available to fill the Marina Specialist position. Come grow with us!

Responsibilities

Provide EXCEPTIONAL customer service
Drive a Company Vehicle with an attached trailer and boat – Driver License Required
Back up trailers reliably
Launch and haul boats of varying sizes safely and efficiently
Deliver customer boats to their on water storage location
Install hoist canopy and accessories
Deliver rental boats to the Glen Lake public access, instruct renter, launch and pick up renter
Respect the rules and laws of the road and the driving expectations of employer – SAFETY is our top priority!
Follow direction and complete appropriate checklists for opening and closing the work order
Show initiative to assist where needed when valet services are not required
Contribute to the overall success, reputation and appearance of Glen Lake Marine
Other duties as assigned – Job description is at times, wide OPEN…i.e.: whatever is needed to make our customers raving fans of Glen Lake Marine!

Qualifications and Requirements

Have a love for boating and be able to get on/off boats in the water
Safely deliver customer boats to on water storage location
Leave delivery location in proper condition for customer to enjoy their boat without issue
Neat, clean, and organized at all times
Alcohol and substance abuse is not tolerated
Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact positively with people
Outgoing and self-motivated
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be pleasant even in challenging situations
Ability to work without supervision
Must be able bodied and enjoy working outside
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently
Complete the season from May 1st through November 15th
Work a minimum of a 40 hour work week with likelihood of overtime June-August
Work weekends and holidays – 7/1 thru 9/1 this is a requirement not a possibility
Valid Driver License and clean driving record and reliable transportation
Additional Duties include Boat detailing /cleaning, general maintenance , shrink-wrapping, light mechanical repairs and assistance with storage yard maintenance.

Required Experience

Marine yard experience, customer service, transportation of boats. We will train the right candidate!

Above all else be a FRIENDLY CUSTOMER SERVICE/CUSTOMER 1ST type of employee. Bad attitudes, paycheck collectors, transient job hoppers need not apply.

Compensation is commensurate with experience, attitude, ability, and potential. We take care of the people that take care of our customers. Starting wage is $23/hr., prove yourself and you will rapidly rise to $25/hr. we pay on an annual basis with bonus incentives. Work 6 months a year and get paid over 12 so you are free to pursue other streams of income.