Marine Service Associate - Puget Sound region, including lakes
Job Description
Are you ready to get on the water with Freedom Boat Club?
We are Washington State's largest members-only boat club, operating 10+ locations across the Puget Sound and Lake Washington. This is an early-career role built for people who want to grow — no marine experience required (though would be beneficial, and recognized), just the right attitude and a willingness to learn. You'll work alongside experienced technicians, build real hands-on skills across a 200-boat fleet, and have a clear path forward as your capabilities develop.
Position Summary
This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position with some seasonal overtime as needed.
During the summer season, you'll perform preventative maintenance on club boats — including at our locations — and support the field service team with repairs and upkeep as needed. In the off-season, you'll be based out of our Tacoma shop working on refurbishment projects, equipment maintenance, and preparing the fleet for the season ahead.
What You'll Do
- Perform preventative maintenance — oil changes, fluid checks, filter and parts replacement, etc
- Install and troubleshoot gauges, horns, lights, and stereos
- Assist with diagnosing mechanical issues on boats and engines
- Perform detailing work — buffing, sanding, polishing, and bottom painting
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
- Support field technicians during peak season at our locations
- Tow and transport trailers and boats across Washington
- Operate a forklift within the shop environment (training provided)
Requirements
- Must be 21 or older — required for insurance and vehicle operation purposes
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality work
- Self-directed and comfortable working independently
- Calm and positive attitude during periods of high activity
- Clear, professional communication skills
- Personal mobile device for team apps (Slack, ADP, etc.)
Where This Role Can Take You
We promote from within. The Marine Service Associate is the starting point of a clear career ladder:
Marine Service Associate → Marine Field/Service Technician → Advanced technical and leadership roles
We invest in the people who show up ready to learn.
Our Values
As a Freedom Boat Club employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values — these aren't words on a wall; they're how we show up for our members and each other every day.
- Great Attitude
- Excellence
- Teamwork
- Remarkable Service
- Trustworthy
Why Freedom Boat Club?
- Employee boating privileges: After your probationary period, enjoy access to our fleet for personal use — the same boats and the same waters our members love. Work on the water, play on the water.
- Real skills, real growth: Hands-on training and a clear path toward advanced technical roles — we grow our own.
- Market leader: Washington State's largest members-only boat club, part of the world's oldest and most successful boat club network, established in 1989.
- Team culture: A family culture of growth, passion, and people who take the work — and each other — seriously.
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, and earned paid time off for full-time employees upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Pay & Compensation
Compensation is based on experience and skill level. We grow together — and we invest in the people who show up ready to learn.
