Deckhand - Hingham, MA

Hornblower Corp; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp is seeking a Deckhand to maintain vessel appearance and cleanliness while ensuring guest comfort and safety. You will assist with docking and undocking and communicate effectively with guests during voyages.

Responsibilities include under-the-ship operations, safety drills, and supporting the captain and crew in maintaining vessel equipment. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Able to stay organized and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide hospitality to guests and coworkers as per RESPECT SERVICE SYSTEM.
• Follow safety procedures to protect passengers and vessel.
• Participate in safety drills for major incidents including man overboard and fire.
• Handle lines to moor vessels to pier.
• Stand watch to identify navigational aids and obstructions.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary:

The successful Deckhand is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel, ensuring guest comfort and safety while underway, and assisting with docking and undocking. This position has superb guest service & communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in the RESPECT SERVICE SYSTEM.
• Follow safety procedures to ensure the protection of passengers and vessel.
• Participate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidents including man overboard, fire and abandon ship.
• Handle lines to moor vessels to pier.
• Stand watch in ships’ bows, sterns, or bridge wings to look for obstructions in a ship’s path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
• Assist Captain and supervisory personnel in maintaining vessel equipment and systems such as HVAC, engine, and technical equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas.
• Sweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior to remove dirt and debris using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
• Load or unload materials from vessels; gather and remove trash from vessel.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time.
• Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
• Performs security/safety patrols of all decks while vessel is underway.
• Communicates with passengers, answering questions and responding to complaints.
• Assists with boarding and disembarking of passengers.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred.
• Will work for extended periods of time without sitting.
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• First Aid and CPR/AED Certification a plus but not required.
• Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
• Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
• Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
• Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
• Maintainuniformandpersonalgroomingincompliancewithappearancestandards.
• Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

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