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.