How to hire a marine services technician

How to hire a marine services technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step marine services technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a marine services technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new marine services technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The marine services technician hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a marine services technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a marine services technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents marine services technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Marine Services Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Marine Services Technician	Small engine mechanics inspect, service, and repair motorized power equipment. Mechanics often specialize in one type of equipment, such as motorcycles, motorboats, or outdoor power equipment.	$12-30
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Marine Mechanic	A marine mechanic, also known as a motorboat mechanic, is a highly skilled individual who services and repairs electrical and mechanical equipment on marine vessels. Their role is to repair and maintain marine engines, restore motorized and electrical equipment on boat engines, winterize boats, determine problems with a vessel, and conduct general routine maintenance of vessels... Show more	$12-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Diagnostics
   • Boats
   • Hand Tools
   • Perform Routine Maintenance
   • Hydraulic Systems
   • Water Tests
   • Electrical Systems
   • Troubleshoot Equipment
   • Test Equipment
   • Routine Services
   • Oil Changes
   • Yamaha
   • Fiberglass Repair
   • Routine Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Implement PLC programming and troubleshooting procedures while also initiating and executing process improvements and conducting parts research when necessary.
   • Clean, disinfect, and deodorize lavatories, urinals, and toilet bowls.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your marine services technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A marine services technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, marine services technicians' average salary in indiana is 48% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level marine services technicians 57% less than senior-level marine services technicians.
   • Certifications. A marine services technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a marine services technician's salary.

   Average marine services technician salary

   $41,975yearly

   $20.18 hourly rate

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   Entry-level marine services technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 18, 2025

4. Writing a marine services technician job description

   A good marine services technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a marine services technician job description:

   Marine services technician job description example

   • 0-2 years’ experience installing the inspection, service and installation of Fire and Safety Equipment in marine applications. Must be able to work alone and as part of a team. Construction experience, basic math skills, mechanical aptitude, problem solving skills, ability to multitasking, and the ability to meet project schedules preferred.

   Communication Skills:

   • Must have the ability to read, write and communicate in English.

   Systems and Software Skills:

   • None

   Other Qualifications:

   • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
   • Must be able to comply with Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

   
   

   Primary job tasks and functions:

   • Assist with inspection, service and installation of Fire and Safety Equipment in marine applications.

   • Ensure all work areas remain clean, safe, and orderly while working and at the end of the workday.
   • Clean, inspect and service required tools in accordance with company policies.
   • Maintain and organize lay down area on a daily basis.
   • Operating threading machine and required tools/equipment in a safe manner.
   • Follow directions and guidance from supervisors on job site to ensure fire protection components are install correctly and in a safe manner.
   • Continually make progress in their fire protection education in a formal training as well as on the job training.
   • Understand and follow Summit Fire & Security Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Participate in weekly Toolbox talks. Apprentices must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.

   Benefits :

   Our benefits include options of three medical plans, dental, and vision insurance (ala carte), employer-paid Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurances, supplemental insurance options are available.

   Paid Time Off, 8 Holidays, and more.

   We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right marine services technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with marine services technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit marine services technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your marine services technician job on Zippia to find and recruit marine services technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit marine services technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new marine services technician

   Once you've found the marine services technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new marine services technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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