Dockhand

Jonathan Dickinson Hospitality LLC; Hobe Sound (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Jonathan Dickinson Hospitality LLC seeks dependable Dockhands to support operations at Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Florida. The role involves working around the water, helping maintain safe docks, assisting guests, and supporting captains and crews during tours.

Ideal candidates have boating or marine experience, strong customer service skills, and the ability to perform in an aquatic environment. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with safety and guest service as top priorities.

Qualifications

• Boating or marine experience required.
• Available for weekends, holidays and peak visitation periods.
• Strong customer service skills with public interaction.
• Ability to work in aquatic environments and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly, courteous manner and set a good example for visitors and employees.
• Operate concession outlet, assist visitors, answer questions, and provide information.
• Provide basic safety instructions and monitor passengers during tours.
• Assist with docking, departure, arrival, lines, and fenders.
• Keep boats, passenger areas, and decks clean and organized.
• Assist with routine vessel inspections and report safety concerns.
• Assist with emergency procedures as directed by the Captain.
• Maintain clean public areas including restrooms and guest spaces.
• Follow all company, safety, and boating regulations.

Skills

Boating experience

Customer service

Safety awareness

Public interaction

Job description

Jonathan Dickinson Hospitality LLC is excited to announce that we are the new concessionaire at Jonathan Dickinson State Park! Join our new team & help launch exciting and improved park operations!

We’re looking for dependable, safety-focused Dockhands to join our team and help us launch this exciting improved operation. The ideal candidate will enjoy being around the water, working with people, and helping maintain safe, clean, and welcoming docks and moored watercraft while supporting our guests and showcasing the natural beauty of the Loxahatchee River.

Position Responsibilities:

• Greets customers in a friendly, courteous manner and sets a good example for visitors and fellow employees.
• Operates a concession outlet, greets visitors, and is knowledgeable and able to answer visitor questions.
• Provide basic safety instructions and monitor passengers during tours.
• Assist the Captain with docking, departure, arrival, lines, and fenders.
• Keep the boat, passenger areas, and decks clean and organized.
• Assist with routine vessel inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Help with emergency procedures as directed by the Captain.
• Clean public common areas, restrooms, and other guest use areas
• Follow all company, safety, and boating regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Previous boating or marine experience is required
• Available for duty during weekends, holidays, and peak visitation periods. Weekly work schedules will be developed and posted by local management
• Strong customer service skills; enjoys working in an environment of extensive public contact.
• Must be able to perform duties in an aquatic environment and possess the physical skills to enter and exit moored watercraft, which may be somewhat unstable.
• Possess good communications skills, a courteous demeanor, and a helpful attitude.
• May be subject to excessive heat conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.