Job Description
Job Description Join the Team Powering Quiet Adventures
Envision a busy summer Saturday in Newport Harbor. Before guests arrive, you’ve walked the docks, checked work orders, and kicked off a crisp safety briefing. One team tackles a dock repair, another completes preventive maintenance on an electric vessel, and you’re tracking parts inventory so nothing stalls the day. You coordinate equipment use, verify work against safety and quality standards, and update internal teams on which boats are ready to launch—all while keeping the yard spotless and compliant.
Who We Are
Duffy Electric Boats of Newport Beach—located on West Coast Highway—creates relaxed, eco-conscious on-the-water experiences for residents, visitors, and private groups. We value customer care, consistent quality, and rock-solid safety in everything we do.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee day-to-day boat yard operations; supervise yard staff and allocate tasks.
- Direct safe, efficient use of equipment, tools, and work areas.
- Schedule and oversee maintenance/repairs for vessels, docks, and yard facilities.
- Inspect finished work to ensure quality and safety.
- Prioritize tasks as operational needs evolve.
- Manage parts and supplies; keep inventory current.
- Work with management on staffing plans and project timelines.
- Communicate vessel readiness and yard status to internal stakeholders.
- Drive safety procedures, housekeeping excellence, and policy/regulatory adherence.
This is a full-time, on-site position in Newport Beach, CA.
What You Bring
- Strong supervisory background in a yard, marine, or maintenance environment.
- Experience with heavy equipment and standard marine/yard tools.
- Clear, confident communication for instructions, updates, and safety briefings.
- Basic carpentry for docks/structures/minor vessel repairs focused on durability and safety.
- Hands-on maintenance across boats, facilities, and equipment; troubleshooting and preventive know-how.
- Knowledge of OSHA or similar safety guidelines and dedication to a safe workplace.
- Ability to prioritize, manage time, and adapt to a fast-moving yard.
- Prior marine, boat yard, marina, or related experience is highly preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in marine maintenance is a plus.
- Comfort with physical work: lifting, bending, extended standing, and outdoor tasks in changing weather.
- Spanish bilingual ability highly preferred.
Skills & Certifications
- Leadership / People Management
- Labor Management Systems knowledge
- Spanish language competency
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Supervisory experience
- Coaching and mentoring
- Customer service focus
- Maintenance and repair skills
- Forklift license
- Workplace Safety & EHS management