Maintenance Service Technician

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Yacht Technician! We are Paradise Yacht Management (PYM), the largest exclusively crewed term charter yacht management company in the Caribbean.  Strategically based in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. We operate a fleet of 30+ sailing yachts for term charter ranging from 45 to 80 ft in length. We have immediate openings for Yacht Fleet Maintenance Technicians with boat/yacht service experience.

Job Summary:

• Technical maintenance of yachts, including specialty services on engines, generators, air conditioners, rigging, water makers, and other ad hoc yacht maintenance
  


• Coordinate with maintenance support staff for scheduling, parts ordering, job information capturing, and maintenance technician time tracking.
  


• Ensure that all yachts are in excellent condition and ready for use for charter.
  


• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including tracking costs and identifying areas for cost savings.
  


• On-the-job training.
  


• Coordination with Maintenance Leads.
  


• Monitor maintenance communication groups with crews and owners.
  


• Coordinate all receipts for purchasing parts to ensure proper tracking.
  
  
  

Requirements

Please review our requirements below and if they apply to you, please click "I'm Interested" at the top of this page:   PYM_Careers   to submit your resumé/CV 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Formal maintenance qualification or training preferred (this could include marine or other maintenance training)
  
• 1-3 years of experience in maintenance and repair.
  
• Knowledge of yacht systems and components, including engines, electrical systems, and plumbing (preferred but not required)
  
• Excellent communication & organizational skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
  
• Experience working in the US Virgin Islands and knowledge of local regulations an asset.
  
  

Experience with some or all of the items listed below is an asset, but not a requirement:

• Yanmar Engines and Sail Drives
  
• Volvo Diesel engines and Sail Drives
  
• Cummins Generators
  
• Outboard Diagnosis & Repair
  
• Northern Lights Generators
  
• 120 & 230 V Electrical Systems
  
• 12 & 24 V Electrical Systems
  
• Small Tender & Outboard Repair and Service
  
• Marine Plumbing
  
• Sails & Rigging
  
• Auto and/or Marine Industry
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Refrigeration
  
• Fiberglass Repair  
  
• Administrative record keeping
  
• Support of Charter Bookings and enquiries
  
• Ability to commute/relocate:  US Virgin Islands Base, with other off-season locations
  

Benefits