Sailboat Rigger–  Eliot, ME

Employer:  Safe Harbor Kittery Point

Location:   857 Main Street, Eliot, ME 03903, United States

Email Address:  tsilber@shmarinas.com

Position Title:  Sailboat Rigger- Employee Type: Full Time

Compensation/Rate:  $25-32/hr based on experience

Job description: Apply at https://shmarinas.com/careers/

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Safe Harbor Kittery Point is looking for an experienced Sailboat Rigger to join our team. Riggers effectively and efficiently install, maintain, repair, and replace sailboat rigging and sail systems. Applicant must have an extensive working knowledge of sailboat rigging and hardware. Must be detail oriented. 3 years of experience preferred. We have two waterfront facilities in Kittery and Eliot, Maine that service, store and repair recreational power and sailing vessels ranging from 18' to +50'. Position is full-time, year-round, with benefits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Unstep and step masts
• Assemble and disassemble spars
• Tune standing rigging
• Connect and troubleshoot mast lights and wiring
• Install booms, sails, running rigging
• Prepare sailboats to safely sail
• Splice lines, service winches and furling systems-both manual and electrical/hydraulic.
• Service sailboat steering systems and deck hardware
• Wax and clean spars
• Inspect and estimate repairs

Technical and Physical Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum Experience: 3 Years
• Sailing/ rigging knowledge required
• Hoisting/Crane Operator experience preferred
• Ability to ascend and descend a ladder
• Familiarity with boats and nomenclature
• Ability to lift 100 pounds
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Basic boat handling skills required
• Ability to hang, move, twist, and climb with loads
• Must be able to go aloft

Additional Contact Information:
• Name: Safe Harbor Kittery Point
• Phone: (207) 439-9582
• Email: tsilber@shmarinas.com

Website:
http://shmarinas.com/locations/safe-harbor-kittery-point/