Marina Yard/Landscaping Help

Marina Yard/Landscaping Help
Occoquan Harbour Marina is now hiring! This is your opportunity to work with boats, be close to the water and work with a great team!

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Overview
Join our team as a Marina Yard and Landscaping Help! You'll be vital in maintaining the beauty and functionality of marina grounds, assisting with yard operations, landscaping projects, and dock upkeep. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help ensure a safe, attractive, and well-organized environment for boaters and visitors alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop hands-on skills in yard management, landscaping, and dock care within a vibrant maritime setting.

Responsibilities/ Day to Day:

  • Take care of general yard maintenance and maintenance of the docks like replacing boards, liners, and bumpers.
  • Support landscaping activities such as planting, trimming, mowing, and irrigation system management
  • Operate hand tools, power tools, and machinery safely to perform maintenance tasks

Requirements:
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English is a big plus!!
Good Attitude
Dependable Transportation
Ability to use basic hand tools
Ability to work outside (In the heat)
Experience in carpentry, wood working, or landscaping
Excellent customer service skills are important for interacting positively with marina visitors and team members

This is a temporary position that has potential to become permanent.
Call 703-494-3600
Visit us Tuesday - Saturday 9AM - 5PM
13180 Marina Way
Woodbridge, Virginia 22191

Pay: $13.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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