Deckhand

TopView Sightseeing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

TopView Sightseeing is hiring part-time Deckhands in New York City. As a Deckhand, you'll monitor safety and assist with operations on the vessel while providing excellent customer service to all riders. Responsibilities include handling mooring lines, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining the vessels. Ideal candidates have strong customer service skills, can lift 50 lbs, and prefer prior marine experience. Flexible shift options include 4 to 12-hour shifts, with weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs is required.
• Must be able to interact politely with passengers.
• Experience in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor deck areas and passengers for safety.
• Handle mooring lines for docking the vessel.
• Assist with passenger boarding and disembarking.
• Perform custodial and maintenance tasks as directed.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Ability to politely interact with passengers

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Job description

The Deckhand monitors deck areas onboard the vessel, as well as passengers, to ensure safety during vessel operation. Deckhands handle lines and rigging to launch or dock the boat and perform custodial and/or general maintenance tasks as directed. Deckhand provides a high level of customer service to all riders. Our crew may be required to report to multiple locations including Brooklyn, Manhattan, and NJ.

Pay

• Deckhands $18-19/ hr
• Senior Deckhands $21/ hr
• Licensed Mate $25/ hr

$18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle mooring lines to dock or undock the vessel
• Responsible for getting underway, mooring, anchoring, handling lines, and bridge operations in all weather conditions
• Perform lookout duties while underway, including watching for other vessels and monitoring the waterway for potentially unsafe conditions
• Assist in boarding and disembarking of passengers
• Assist with filling water, bunkering fuel, unloading black water, connecting and disconnecting shore power as directed
• Perform cleaning and custodial tasks of the vessels and property, including maintenance and construction tasks as assigned and minor engineering repairs and rounds as directed
• Seek the highest levels of quality and professionalism
• Maintain passenger count
• Work to achieve the highest levels of performance and productivity
• Assist with training of crew as directed
• Seek continuous improvement
• Assist the Captain in ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations
• Assist the Captain in ensuring the vessel is in an inspection-ready condition at all times
• Monitor passenger & crew member safety issues on the boat. Ensure that safety equipment is utilized and appropriate guidelines are followed for all tasks involving physical risk or hazardous materials
• Participate in meetings, training, drills and safety audits as required by USCG & company policy
• Develop the understanding of all phases of shipboard safety procedures and knowledge of the location and use of all firefighting and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire stations, life preservers, work vest, and life floats)
• Use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Report safety, operational, and environmental issues to your direct supervisor immediately
• Additional job duties assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to politely interact with passengers
• Ability to work in fast-paced, quickly-changing environment
• Previous marine experience preferred
• Valid TWIC or ability to obtain
• Knowledge of line handing and knot tying or ability to learn

Job Type

Part-Time

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Experience

• maritime: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

• New York, NY 10014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person