Yacht Detailer
Pay Range: $20 - 30 per hour
Marina del Rey | Long Beach | Redondo Beach | Newport Beach
Makan Yacht Group is looking for an experienced Yacht Detailer to join our professional detail crew. We work on high-end vessels for discerning clients across Southern California's premier marinas, and we take the quality of our work seriously. If you take pride in your craft and know the difference between a good detail and a great one, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
This is not a general cleaning job. It is skilled work that demands expertise, consistency, and a trained eye. You will be responsible for the full interior and exterior detailing of luxury yachts, executing to a high standard on every vessel, every time.
Responsibilities
Schedule
What We're Looking For
Benefits:
Makan Yacht Group is looking for an experienced Yacht Detailer to join our professional detail crew. We work on high-end vessels for discerning clients across Southern California's premier marinas, and we take the quality of our work seriously. If you take pride in your craft and know the difference between a good detail and a great one, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
This is not a general cleaning job. It is skilled work that demands expertise, consistency, and a trained eye. You will be responsible for the full interior and exterior detailing of luxury yachts, executing to a high standard on every vessel, every time.
Responsibilities
- Wash, scrub, and rinse yacht exteriors, including hulls, decks, and windows, to a professional finish.
- Detail and sanitize interiors, including cabins, galleys, and heads.
- Wet sand, cut with a rotary, buff, and polish gelcoat and painted surfaces to restore gloss and remove oxidation, scratches, and imperfections.
- Apply wax and polish to protect and maintain restored surfaces.
- Perform teak cleaning, brightening, and oiling using proper technique.
- Use detailing tools and products safely and efficiently.
- Identify and report damage or maintenance issues to supervisors.
- Work from detailed checklists to deliver consistent, quality results.
- Navigate vessels safely across various dock and marina environments.
- Keep tools and supplies organized and job-ready.
- Represent Makan Yacht Group professionally at all client locations.
Schedule
- Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week
- 4 Day Work Week. You choose your day off.
- 8 Hours of Guaranteed Overtime per week.
- Weekends typically not required.
What We're Looking For
- Prior experience in yacht detailing, boat cleaning, teak work, or marine maintenance.
- Proficiency with rotary tools, including cutting, compounding, polishing, and buffing.
- Ability to commute to Marina del Rey, Long Beach, Redondo Beach, and Newport Beach.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to swim.
- Smartphone with reliable communication access.
- Ability to pass a background check and motor vehicle report (MVR).
- Authorization to work in the United States.
- Meticulous attention to detail and pride in delivering high-quality results.
- Self-directed, dependable, and capable of working without close supervision.
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work throughout the day.
- Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, care, and presentation on luxury yachts.
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
- All supplies and equipment provided.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Pay.
- PPO Health Care Benefits.
- Dental and Vision Insurance.
- Lunch and meal reimbursements.
- Real opportunities for advancement within a growing company.
- A team that respects the craft and values quality over shortcuts.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
