Beaver Island Boat Company
Seasonal Maintenance Engineer – Beaver Island Boat Company
Are you a licensed Marine Engineer, Diesel Mechanic, or experienced Marine/Automotive technician looking for a great seasonal opportunity on the water?
We have the perfect summer position for you at the Beaver Island Boat Company! This role keeps our ferry vessels, docks, buildings, and equipment running safely and reliably across beautiful Lake Michigan from May through September. You’ll handle troubleshooting, routine maintenance, and emergency repairs with short stays on Beaver Island during the busy summer months.
Licensed Marine Engineer preferred, but we will strongly consider the right candidate with strong diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical experience.
Housing assistance available in Charlevoix (no pets at this time).
Job Title: Seasonal Maintenance Engineer
Reports to: Senior Captain (vessel-related duties) | President (other duties)
Season: May through September 2026
Position Summary
As Seasonal Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the mechanical health and reliability of our vessels and company assets during the peak ferry season. You’ll perform preventative and emergency repairs, maintain equipment, and work closely with captains to keep downtime to a minimum while ensuring safety for passengers and freight.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred: Licensed Marine Engineer or equivalent professional experience.
What We Offer
Company Mission
To provide passengers and freight shippers with transportation that is safe, convenient, comfortable, reasonably priced, and courteously rendered; to provide employees with a safe, fair, and rewarding work environment; and to deliver a reasonable return to our shareholders.
Ready to spend your summer keeping the fleet running on one of the Great Lakes’ most scenic routes?
Applications can also be dropped off at our Charlevoix office:
103 Bridge Park Drive, Charlevoix, MI 49720
Beaver Island Boat Company is an equal opportunity employer. Drug-free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person