Position: Fiberglass and Repair Technician
Seasonal
Compensation: TBD based on experience
Job Purpose:
Maintain and repair Deep Cove Kayak’s fleet of rental equipment and perform repairs on customers’ equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Service all Deep Cove Kayak rental gear including kayaks, surf skis, outrigger canoes, surf boards, stand-up paddleboards (SUP), paddles and other composite repairs.
- Service all Deep Cove Outdoors customer repair needs
- Provide quotes and issue invoices based on established guidelines
- General handy work at Deep Cove Outdoors
- Develop preventative maintenance plans and schedule for Deep Cove Kayak
- Work with and train select Deep Cove Kayak staff to assist in small repairs and regular maintenance
- Monitor inventory of repair supplies and order as needed
- Keep work shop clean and well organized
- Service Rollerskis and Nordic skis (binding mount, waxing, and base preparation)
Experience and Skills:
- Experience in working with composite fabrics, including but not limited to:
- Repairing leaks and holes
- Repairing de-laminations and compromised cores
- Finishing and colour matching
- Fabrication of molds
- Restoration and customization
- Color matching
- Valid driver’s license
Other Requirements:
- High level of personal organization and attention to detail
- High level of customer service on the phone and in person
- Strong work ethic and high level of motivation
- Self-driven and proactive
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Experience in and passion for at least one of our core sports is huge asset
- Experience in repairing different boats, boards using different types of composite fabric
All enquiries or applications can be forwarded directly to Deep Cove Outdoors Store Manager: Viviane Nishikiori at greatgear@deepcoveoutdoors.com