Deckhand I

Cpcperforms; Scituate (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A marine support company is looking for a qualified Deckhand for vessel support services to NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Scituate, MA. The role involves assisting in mobilization and operation of a research vessel, often requiring flexible schedules and long hours. The ideal candidate will have experience in vessel management and maintenance, along with necessary certifications. While part-time, hours may increase significantly during the field season, making this an engaging position for those passionate about marine environments.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of vessel deck management experience in offshore marine environments.
• Experience in handling equipment like winches and cranes.
• Familiarity with basic maintenance activities for vessels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mobilization of equipment and gear.
• Work under the direction of the Captain.
• Support vessel missions from various ports.

Skills

Vessel deck management experience

Load handling equipment operation

Water quality sampling

Basic maintenance activities

First Aid, CPR, and AED certification

Job description

Description

Location: Scituate, MA,

Relocation: No relocation offered for this position

Worksite: Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Status: Part Time

Classification: Non-Exempt

Clearance: Yes

Travel: Yes

Pay Range: $18-$22/hr depending on experience

Job Summary

Cardinal Point Captains, Inc. (CPC) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Deckhand for vessel support services to NOAA’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS). SBNMS administrative offices and marine facility are located in Scituate, MA, and their fleet includes a 50-foot, twin-hulled, aluminum research vessel, R/V AUK, a 14’ skiff, a 16’ rigid hull inflatable, and a 11’ rigid hull inflatable. The vessels serve the sanctuary’s research, maritime heritage, diving, monitoring, and education and outreach missions, and assists with local emergency response situations. Scituate is the home port of R/V AUK. R/V AUK may be temporarily berthed in Plymouth, MA from Oct. to May. AUK has the capacity to transport a total of 16 passengers and crew. The vessel can support single and multi-day missions throughout the sanctuary.

Specific missions may require the vessel to be operated from alternative ports and continuously for multiple 24-hour periods. The services and tasks require flexible schedules with long days (>12 hours) and may span holidays, weekends and evenings to meet vessel/equipment schedules and good weather, tide and sea state windows, often without much lead time.

While the position is considered part-time, work during the field season (April-September) can average between 30-40+ hrs/week. Outside of the field season (October-March), support could be ~20 hrs/week.

This position will work under the direction of the Captain to carry out duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of vessel deck management experience in offshore marine environments.
• Experience in load handling equipment such as winches, cranes, A-Frames, and davits.
• Experience with water quality sampling equipment, ROV, Side Scan Sonar and Multi-Beam systems and operations, operations (live boat tending)/UDS Equipment, electrical generators, diesel engines and ships systems (hydraulics, plumbing, valves, AC/DC electrical power).
• Able to lift and carry equipment and gear up to seventy-five (75) pounds to assist in mobilization.
• Experience in conducting basic maintenance activities including fueling, engine oil changes, boat transport trailer repairs, dock repairs, and maintaining boatyard facilities.
• Possess or able to obtain NOAA Component Course certification.
• Valid driver’s license and current first Aid, CPR and AED certifications.

AAP/EEO Statement

CPC is an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.