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If you're looking for a toxic work environment filled with gossip, disorganization, and zero accountability, South Yard Management fits the bill. From day one, it was clear that there was no structure or support. I had to constantly ask—almost beg—for tasks or training, just to be able to do my job. There’s no onboarding process, no communication, and no leadership presence when it’s actually needed.

What’s worse is the behavior of management. The leadership team regularly speaks negatively about their own technicians behind their backs, yet never has the professionalism to address concerns directly. Instead of fostering a respectful, solution-focused environment, they create division and mistrust.

The general manager often repeats the phrase, “be kind to one another,” but it’s hard to take seriously when she fails to lead by example. The overall atmosphere is one of hypocrisy and avoidance.

If you value respect, teamwork, and actual leadership—this is not the place for you.

I work in the office FT, answer calls, lease slips and space, talk to members, help people, solve problems, order supplies, help new hires, plan marina events, assist with the fuel dock, help new members, prepare hand-out materials, office duties. It is a lot of sitting, but I do get to move around here and there and go outside occasionally. The staff is flexible and understanding of family time and balance. Sometimes lunches are provided to staff and sometimes members bring in cookies or snacks. I enjoy conversations with members. It can slow down in the winter and can get stressful busy in the summer months. I always want to learn more. One challenge is that members can be needy at times and need a lot of assistance in all areas.

Management under pays you as a operator! Tells you what you wanna hear! I will never work for this company ever again! I’ve done nothing but work hard for this company and get absolutely nothing in return! They created a monster at the marina by bringing in so many boats and no dock space or staff. We have asked over and over for help and only get a response of something you wanna hear and nothing done about it! My crew is amazing we’re like family! Management is a joke you can only make good money if your part of the click like for instance his good friend works there making good money and now his friends girlfriend just got an office job there that was promised to someone else. Just dumb stuff like that. If you ever work here Good luck! 

The upper management was horrendous. They had a huge turnover rate no matter the job. No one was happy to work there, especially under the GM. The kitchen staff, marina staff, events staff, pool staff, camp staff, and even the managers were so unhappy.  The only good thing was the employees and the managers would all be civil with each other because we were all so miserable when the GM or higher-ups were around. 

Would give raises to only certain people (the people that were favored) but the people who had worked there longer, worked more hours, worked jobs they weren't supposed to, and never got raises because they gave it to the new people they liked better. 

Helping membership is fulfilling but sometimes taxing for the high maintenance members. I stay busy with with tasks that make me feel like I've accomplished my goals for the day, week, month, and even year. Constantly grinding, learning, and moving towards a bigger picture is something management has helped all of the crew focus on. It's truly a team playing environment to the point of a family dynamic almost. Having the opportunity to move away from yacht maintenance and management and still remain in the boating industry is a blessing. I'm the happiest I've been in sometime now. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Love working outside, great encouraging  work environment.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Haul and launch seasons are a bit stressful. However, it's a very gratifying time as well.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great opportunity for growth.
Team is cohesive  and working together to accomplish the common goals.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The great thing about my job is things are ever changing and moving.
No two days are alike while the mission remains.

Great place, Depends on the crowd you’re good with. Great looking place. Poor looking paychecks. The crew is amazing. Just about the only thing good is the crew that keeps it running. The managers are out of touch. And focused on their accounts receiving only. Worry more about the company logo instead of the actual humans that keep it running. They paint a pretty picture to corporate in Texas and smile behind pizza parties and promises, but no movement on keeping up with inflation. Most of us had multiple jobs. But the crew was what kept us meeting up every morning. This place looks Great on a resume. 

Outdoors only with not many places to go with AC. We weren't allowed in the main office much and the break rooms for outdoor employees are old steel shipping containers. 
I learned much of the yachting industry. 
Management is poor at best with promises of loyalty and growth within the company. All are empty. 
Hardest part was the heat in the summers and putting up with poor management. 
Most enjoyable part of the job was meeting new people from all over the world and feeling like I was a part of many crews as I grew to know them personally. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The workers are all fantastic.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The corporation does not care about their employees.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The workers are amazing. Management and corporate is awful. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Most days are good. There are some days that are stressful. That is mainly due to the rude customers or having to do other employees jobs because management does not oversee their employees like they should.

Family comes first 100% - there it ends.  The toxic work culture is awful; no one is safe from it. You can not do your job and not get fired. You can treat fellow employees poorly and not get fired. You can also get lied to about getting reviews. You can get away with not listening to your boss and still keep your job. You can no call no show and still keep your job. You absolutely cannot hold anyone accountable for anything. You can be ignored when you go through the chain to complain...better off just going to HR or quitting. 10 out of 10 do not recommend.  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Marine technician 52 salaries reported	$30.31 per hour
Mechanic 16 salaries reported	$33.06 per hour
Yard hand 18 salaries reported	$25.96 per hour
Member services representative 15 salaries reported	$21.80 per hour
Rigger 11 salaries reported	$32.68 per hour

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