Deckhand - Part-Time

Hornblower Corp; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornblower Corp in Massachusetts (Hingham area) seeks a Deckhand to maintain vessel cleanliness, ensure guest comfort and safety, and assist with docking and undocking. The role emphasizes superb guest service and clear communication.

Responsibilities include following safety procedures, participating in drills, handling lines, standing watch, and supporting crew with equipment maintenance. Availability nights, weekends, and holidays is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and major holidays.
• First Aid/CPR certification a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vessel decks and common areas to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Assist with docking and undocking procedures.
• Provide exceptional hospitality and communicate effectively with guests and coworkers.
• Stand watch on bows, sterns, or bridge wings to identify obstacles and navigational aids.
• Assist with maintenance of vessel equipment and systems.
• Load/unload materials and manage trash.
• Service and stock restrooms and ship facilities.

Skills

Guest service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

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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