JOIN US!

Our team of year-round professionals is our most important asset. The capability, pride and attention to detail of our crew allows us to care for the fleet of quality boats that are entrusted to us. While GIBY has grown 30% each year for the past decade, we continue to offer “shipyard” capabilities with the personal and friendly service of a small family business. We attribute our success to our outstanding employees, our culture of delivering on our commitments, and our efforts to improve and evolve every year.  

We offer great benefits for full-time employees including:

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Contribution
  • 50% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
  • 100% Employee-Paid Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 48 Hours Paid Sick/Personal Time After 6 Months
  • Profit Sharing/Bonus Plan

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, please have a look at the opportunities posted here.  Thank you.

Finisher

Great Island Boat Yard is in search of full-time, year-round Finishers. We currently have an excellent team of yacht finish technicians, but wish to expand our team to serve our customers as our business continues to grow. Duties include both varnish and brush painting on boat interiors and exteriors. Successful candidates will be detail oriented and energetic team players looking for physical work in a lively environment. Prerequisites include marine finishing experience and the ability to lift, bend/crouch and wear a respirator as necessary.

This is a terrific opportunity to join a skilled team of professionals, servicing quality yachts in a first-class facility.

Please send your resume to: steve@greatislandboatyard.com. Thank you for your interest.

419 Harpswell Islands Road
East Harpswell, Maine 04079

Systems Technician

Great Island Boat Yard is in search of a full-time, Systems Technician. We currently have an excellent team of six (6) Systems Technicians, but wish to expand our team to serve our customers as the business continues to grow. Duties include marine system installation, maintenance, decommissioning and recommissioning. Great Island Boat Yard is a dealer, installer and maintainer for several marine systems manufacturing companies including: air conditioning, water makers, diesel heating, electronics, DC charging & distribution, and more.

Successful candidates will be detail oriented and energetic team players looking for physical work in a lively environment. Prerequisites include formal marine systems training and preferably marine system maintenance experience. Prerequisites also include the ability to lift, bend/crouch and wear a respirator as necessary.

This is a terrific opportunity to join a skilled team of professionals, servicing quality yachts in a first-class facility.

Please send your resume to: steve@greatislandboatyard.com. Thank you for your interest.

419 Harpswell Islands Road
East Harpswell, Maine 04079

Yard Operations

Great Island Boat Yard is currently seeking a full-time, year-round employee to join our Yard Operations team. This is a dynamic position that is involved in many facets of our boat yard operation: hauling/launching; detailing; bottom painting; maintenance of the yard and buildings as necessary; framing and covering/uncovering boats.

Successful candidate will be a detail oriented and energetic team player looking for physical work in a lively environment. Prerequisites include having a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift heavy objects, bend/crouch, and wear a respirator as necessary.

This is a terrific opportunity to be part of a skilled team of professionals servicing quality yachts in a first-class facility.

Great Island Boat Yard is a family-run business, looking for happy, self-starting individuals. This position qualifies for our benefits plan. Competitive wage, commensurate with experience.

Send your resume to our Operations Manager at trevor@greatislandboatyard.com

419 Harpswell Islands Rd
East Harpswell, ME 04079

FULL-TIME ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Great Island Boat Yard is seeking a full-time, year-round accountant to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Review invoices for accuracy and process accounts payable
  • Maintain vendor accounts and W-9’s
  • Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly
  • File year-end 1099’s and 1096’s
  • Assist with data analysis and other projects as needed

Qualifications:

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on data entry for long periods of time
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software
  • Able to learn specialized Pier Vantage software used for the position
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Professional, friendly and courteous to all co-workers
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years’ related experience

The right candidate will enjoy the opportunity for growth and the potential to take on more responsibilities. A competitive hourly rate of $18 – $23 will be offered, commensurate with experience. This position qualifies for our benefits plan.

Please submit your resume to:  stephanie@greatislandboatyard.com

419 Harpswell Islands Rd
East Harpswell, ME 04079