Cleaner/Detailer

The Hinckley Company • Southwest Harbor, ME

16h

About The Position

Since 1928, Hinckley Yachts has continued to push boundaries of what’s possible on the water. Our heritage is built on bold ideas, uncompromising craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence—principles that guide every yacht we design and every customer experience we deliver. Joining our team means stepping into an environment where precision, curiosity, and initiative are celebrated. Here, your work doesn't just support a legacy—it helps shape the future of yachting.
The Marine Detailer cleans, buffs, and polishes boat interiors in preparation of delivery to customers. A Detailer may perform some paint and varnish tasks as needed. A Detailer performs quality check on condition of boat prior to customer delivery.
Hinckley Yachts has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. With ten YachtCare Centers spanning from Maine to Florida, we offer comprehensive service, refits, transportation, and storage, providing our customers with pinnacle ownership experience. Our service yard is in Southwest Harbor, Maine on Mount Desert Island.
Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off. Our expanding network of service yards allows the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success.
Our culture values collaboration, continuous learning, and pride in craftsmanship. Here, your work doesn’t just make an impact; it becomes part of a tradition that defines performance and luxury.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. Hinckley actively promotes a culture free from discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all.
Hinckley offers competitive pay, health, dental, and vision coverage, a full benefits package, paid time off, and the unique benefit of working in a stunning waterfront location.
Ready to work where your expertise matters? Apply today and join Hinckley—world-class craftsmanship since 1928.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years Boat or Car Detailing experience preferred.
• High School diploma or General Equivalency (GED) required.
• Marine or automotive industry experience preferred.
• Lift and carry over 5 lbs. and up to 25 lbs. on a frequent basis (over 40% and up to 70%).
• Frequently lifting or moving light weight material.
• Requires continuous mental or visual attention.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, push and pull and work in small, tight, and cramped spaces.
• Requires working under disagreeable conditions on a frequent basis where elements such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, cold, vibration, noise, water, or chemicals may be present.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3 years Boat or Car Detailing experience preferred.
• Marine or automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning: Cleans and details boats, vacuum interior to remove loose dirt and debris, using vacuum cleaner, pump bilge. Using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices treats areas to remove dust, dirt, grease, and grime. Understanding of various cleaning agents for use on specific boat parts.
• Other: Perform fall inventory and clean boats prior to winter storage. Installs and dismantles Bimini, dodger, cushions, curtains. Set up boat for summer delivery and packs for winter storage. Reports problems to other departments for repair.
• Customer Service: May have heavy contact with customers, requiring diplomacy and pleasant attitude.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off.
• Hinckley offers competitive pay, health, dental, and vision coverage, a full benefits package, paid time off, and the unique benefit of working in a stunning waterfront location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED