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Requires basic seamanship skills. Mechanical aptitude and some experience with diesel engines preferred. Assist Captain to monitor vessel systems and troubleshoot problems. Interact with passengers and perform customer service duties. Provide for passenger safety while underway and maintain impeccably clean vessel at all times. Must be able to work as a team member and be comfortable interacting with guests.
Deckhand: Complete Job Description
Duties/Responsibilities
Check all engine/jet fluids upon arriving on vessel each morning, bring all equipment online, log all entries and report any problems to Captain.
Assist with passenger boarding, safety orientation/demonstration, emergency response and crowd control.
Complete routine engine room checks underway, making minor mechanical repairs and adjustments as necessary, and assisting crew members to ensure that passengers receive optimum tour quality and premium customer service.
Assist Captain in wheelhouse with navigating and/or wildlife sighting as directed.
Maintain vessel appearance, with regards to cleanliness and safety, in engine and jet rooms, in voids and on decks. Assist other crew with cabin, galley and heads.
Under direction of Captain, complete all routine vessel maintenance on a daily basis. This will include, but not be limited to: cleaning, sanitation pumping, restocking and refueling.
Assist Captain to perform required safety checks of all essential equipment on a weekly basis. Maintain current and accurate logs.
Work with Port Engineer to complete all mandatory vessel maintenance on a monthly basis, including but not limited to oil/filter changes, zinc/belt replacement, etc.
Identify problems, inform Port Engineer and assist in performing needed repairs.
Perform other duties under supervision of Captain.
Qualifications/Experience
Prefer experience on passenger carrying vessels.
Mechanical aptitude, engine room experience preferred. Diesel
mechanics or electrical/electronics background helpful.
Must be able to work as a team with other crew to provide quality experience for customers, including answering questions and providing commentary.
Must be able to lift and move objects of up to 50 lbs. as required.
Must be drug free (pre-employment screening and enrollment
in random drug testing program is Coast Guard required).
Must be able to work varied shift hours, including weekends and holidays. Days off will be scheduled but must be willing to be flexible in meeting tour demand.
Must be clean, well groomed, courteous, honest, and most important, reliable.
Uniform jackets and hats are provided.
Pay
DOE. Limited Benefits. This is a seasonal full time position from mid-July to October.
