Freedom Boat Club - Marine Bottom Painter, Venice FL

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview: 

At Freedom Boat Club, we are committed to delivering an exceptional boating experience to our customers. Our network of clubs offers a wide range high-quality boats, outstanding customer service, and expert marine operating centers (MOC), all fueled by our passion for the boating lifestyle.

As part of the MOC team, the Marine Bottom Painter is a position that is responsible for applying paint coatings on variety of marine vessels utilizing specialized equipment, including spray equipment or by hand. The candidate is required to adhere to safety guidelines, applicable laws, and regulations. The ideal candidate should possess a pleasant demeanor and works well with others. This is a full-time temporary position with the potential to transition into a regular full-time role, contingent upon business needs.

At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. 

Essential Functions:

• Prepare boat bottoms by scraping, sanding, grinding and cleaning
• Apply multiple coats of epoxy primer, anti-fouling paints, etc.
• Identify paint types and understand appropriate applications
• Assist with cleaning, hauling, rigging and launching vessels
• Assist with boat unloading, loading and moving boats in the yard to stage for rigging
• Training provided to further skills for rigging and preventative maintenance on fleet vessels
• Prepping, sanding, bagging, and protecting areas to always acquire a professional finish
• Proper storage and disposal of Hazardous Materials (i.e., Solvents, Paint & Paint related waste)
• Responsible for ensuring completion of work within schedule provided
• Keep accurate records of your duties and work performed, including the vessel and hull number for work orders, timecards etc.
• Assist with other Yard and Vessel maintenance operations as needed
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Maintain company equipment to ensure good working order; report any issues to the appropriate manager
• Follow safety rules, applicable laws, and regulations
• Must be able to wear a respirator and other proper protective gear as needed
• Maintain a satisfactory attendance record, including availability for potential overtime
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:  

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Marine or marina experience is preferred
• Boating experience in and around boats is preferred
• Must be a team player
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working unsupervised
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude during periods of high activity
• Good attention to detail
• High School degree
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Must pass a background and drug screening

Working Conditions:

• Performs work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Operates boats, motorized vehicles, small handheld power tools, and other equipment.

• Moves up to 50 pounds and performs tasks requiring physical exertion.

• Adjusts to various physical positions as needed to perform repair tasks, such as accessing items at ground level, working in limited spaces, or operating at elevated heights (less than one story).

• Works safely near water and on docks.

• Ascends/ descends ladders to board/ depart vessels.

Travel Requirements:

 Travel for offsite meetings may be required on occasion.

The anticipated pay for this position is $19.00 to $21.00, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Why Brunswick: 

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Freedom Boat Club:

Freedom Boat Club – the world’s largest members-only boat club – was founded in 1989 in Sarasota, Florida. Today, the Clubs 400+ locations welcome hundreds of members to its docks each day to enjoy a day on the water while we take care of the rest including fueling, cleaning, maintenance, and more.  

With over 30 years of Boating Made Simple®, Freedom Boat Club (a division of Brunswick Corporation) continues to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything that we do.  We are always looking for hardworking, motivated and competitive people who share our passion for getting others out on the open waters.  

To learn more about open positions within the Freedom Boat Club, please visit the Brunswick Corporation Careers page.

Next is Now!  

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.  If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact hrsharedservices@brunswick.com for support. 

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