Sailboat Rigger

St Francis Marine Center

Sailboat Rigger

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Career Advancement Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Job Summary

    We’re looking for a sailboat rigger to add to our staff. In this position, it will be your job to inspect and repair the rigging on a wide variety of boats. This is at a full service boat yard. We use Marine Travelifts to haul out and set down boats.

    You’ll complete several key repair and maintenance tasks as one of our team. For example, you’ll be asked to identify problems in sailboat rigging, standing and running, and repair them. You’ll also spend time working on mast electronics, among other boating components.

    You’ll need to be deeply familiar with how boats work and what it takes to repair them in order to do well in this role. This job often requires going aloft on sailboat masts. Not having a fear of hights is a must.

    We’d prefer to hire a candidate who has formal marine training at a technical school, but may hire the right candidate without this training. You can send us your resume to begin the application process

    Responsibilities

    Aid in unstepping and stepping masts

    De-rig and rig masts

    Install and test mast electrical components

    Carry out various repair and maintenance tasks as dictated by the needs of the vessel

    Answer our clients’ questions about maintaining their boats

    Repair faulty and malfunctioning rigging components

    Fill out accurate service records and repair documents

    Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business

    Qualifications

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Formal marine mechanic training is preferred

    Previous experience in a similar role is preferred

    Deep knowledge of the components that allow boats to function

    Excellent mechanical skills and the ability to use a wide variety of tools and techniques