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Boatyard Laborer
- Country: United States
- Visa type: H-2B
- Job ID: (Open on offer list)
- Employer name: Confidential
- Employees needed: 3
- E-mail (employer): Confidential
- E-mail (agent): Confidential
- Phone: Confidential
- Agent phone: Confidential
- Working hours per week: 40
- Wage: 37.85 USD / Hour
- Start date: 04/01/2026
- End date: 12/20/2026
- Process date: 04/15/2026 14:08:52
- Submit date: Confidential
- Offer description:
The Boatyard Laborer performs general, entry-level manual labor to support seasonal marina operations. All tasks are performed manually. The employee does not operate any forklift, hoist, winches, heavy machinery, or motorized equipment. Primary Job Duties 1. Spring Cleaning of Boats • Wash exterior hulls with use of a pressure washer or by hand with boat brushes or sponge. • Clean topsides and decks by using a hose, soft-bristle brushes, mild boat soap, and sponges to remove dirt, pollen, and mildew. • Wipe down windows and detailing metals using microfiber cloths. • Organize dock lines, fenders, and onboard gear for seasonal preparation. Tools/Materials Used: Buckets, soap, rinsing hose, brushes, cloths, hand scrapers (if needed). 2. Bottom Painting of Boats • Lightly sand hull surfaces by hand, if needed, to prepare for paint application. • Tape off waterlines to ensure clean edges. • Apply antifouling paint using paint brushes and rollers. • Clean work area and dispose of materials per yard procedures. Tools/Materials Used: Sandpaper, painters’ tape, paint brushes, rollers, drop cloths, and antifouling paint. Note: Workers do not use spray guns or powered sanding equipment. 3. Assisting With Loading of Boats and Moorings for Launching and Setting Workers assist but do not operate forklift or transport equipment. Tasks include: • Guiding the positing by trained operators lifting and moving boats or moorings onto trailers. • Placing bumpers, blocks, and pads by hand to prepare boats for storage or transport. Tools/Materials Used: Chocks, blocking. Note: All mechanical lifting and motorized movement is performed by trained staff. 4. Fall Clean-Up of Boats, Moorings, Floats, and Trailers • Wash hulls and topsides to remove barnacles, salt, and debris. • Remove and organize mooring lines, fenders, and USCG safety gear. • Clean floats and dock sections using brushes and hoses. • Assist install boat covers, storing materials, and prepping items for winter storage. Tools/Materials Used: Brushes, scrub pads, mild cleaners, hand tools, hoses. 5. General Boatyard Organization to Maximize Storage Space • Move small items, blocks, stands, and materials around the yard by hand or handtruck. • Organize mooring gear, lines, floats, and hardware in marked storage areas. • Keep pathways clear by hand-moving debris, small equipment, and supplies. Tools/Materials Used: Hand carts, ropes, storage bins, basic hand tools. Position Requirements • Ability to lift 50 lbs., bend, reach, and work outdoors in seasonal conditions. • Employer provides all necessary training. • No machinery or heavy equipment operation is required.