Careers at Petzold's Port Clinton Marina
Join Our Team on the Connecticut Shoreline
At Petzold’s Port Clinton Marina, our team helps make every part of the boating experience easier, more enjoyable and more memorable for our customers.
As part of the Petzold’s family, we’re proud to bring decades of boating experience, trusted service and a strong commitment to our customers to Clinton Harbor. From marina operations and marine service to seasonal support, every role contributes to keeping boaters on the water and enjoying the season.
We’re always interested in meeting dependable, motivated people who enjoy working around boats, being outdoors and being part of a team that takes pride in doing things the right way.
Current Opportunities
Full Time Positions
Marine Technician
Petzold’s Port Clinton Marina is seeking an experienced Marine Technician to join our service team in Clinton, CT. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in quality work, understands marine systems, and wants to be part of a respected, family-owned business with deep roots in the boating community.
Our Marine Technicians help keep customers safe, confident and ready for the season by diagnosing, repairing, maintaining and servicing boats of all sizes.
Why the Marine Technician role matters
At Petzold’s, service is more than repairs — it is trust. Our customers depend on us to keep their boats running properly so they can spend more time on the water with family and friends.
As a Marine Technician you play a direct role in that experience. From seasonal maintenance to diagnostics and repairs, your work helps deliver the level of service Petzold’s has been known for since 1945.
Key responsibilities
- Diagnostics and repairs: troubleshoot, diagnose and repair marine engines, systems and related components.
- Seasonal maintenance: perform spring commissioning, winterization, oil changes, tune-ups and routine maintenance.
- Engine and systems work: service marine engines, electrical systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, steering systems and other onboard components.
- Quality control: ensure repairs are completed correctly, efficiently and to Petzold’s standards.
- Team collaboration: work closely with service writers, parts staff and fellow technicians to keep jobs moving and customers informed.
- Customer-focused workmanship: help provide boaters with reliable, high-quality service they can trust.
What we’re looking for
- Marine experience: prior marine technician or marine mechanic experience is strongly preferred.
- Technical knowledge: comfortable diagnosing and repairing marine engines and related systems.
- Problem solver: able to troubleshoot efficiently and work through complex mechanical issues.
- Dependable work ethic: reliable, organised and committed to doing the job right.
- Team player: willing to work closely with the service and parts departments to support the overall customer experience.
To apply, use the form further down this page, or email your résumé and a brief cover letter to dominic@petzolds.com.
Part Time Positions
Temporary Positions
Seasonal Yard Worker
Love being outdoors and around boats? Petzold’s Port Clinton Marina is looking for a dependable Yard Worker to join our haul-out crew in Clinton, CT.
This is a seasonal position supporting our busy fall haul-out and winter storage season, with the potential for a full-time opportunity for the right individual. You will work alongside our yard team in a hands-on, fast-paced marina environment.
Responsibilities include
- Pressure washing boat bottoms as boats are hauled for winter storage
- Assisting with launching and hauling boats
- Helping block, place, stage and move boats throughout the yard
- Assisting with bottom painting and general boatyard work
- Supporting site and facility winterization
- Helping maintain a clean, safe and organised property
- Assisting the yard and service teams as needed
What we’re looking for
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Comfortable working outdoors in all types of weather
- Able to perform physical work and some heavy lifting
- Willingness to learn and work as part of a team
- Ability to work safely around boats and heavy equipment
- Previous marina or boatyard experience is a plus
Experience operating hydraulic trailers, travel lifts and forklifts is preferred but not required. A positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn go a long way.
If you enjoy working with your hands, being around boats and the water, and want to join a family-owned company that has been serving boaters for over 80 years, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply, use the form further down this page.