Marina Aide

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento invites applications for a Marina Aide at the Sacramento Marina. This part-time, non-career position requires 8 to 24 hours per week, depending on season, with weekends and most holidays mandatory.

Duties include collecting fees, inspecting facilities for hazards, performing minor repairs, cleaning docks and offices, pumping out restrooms, fueling boats, enforcing marina rules, operating a motorboat, and conducting security checks on docks.

Qualifications

• No special knowledge required.
• No experience required.
• Driver License: California Class C at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Collect fees for berth rentals, snack bar sales, and services.
• Inspect marina facilities for fire hazards, leaking boats, defective moorings, and unauthorized persons.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on docks and equipment.
• Pick up litter and remove trash.
• Clean docks, stairs, and office, and perform grounds maintenance.
• Pump out and clean restroom facilities.
• Pump gasoline.
• Enforce regulations governing use of the marina.
• Operate a motorboat.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Swim

Irregular shifts

Cooperation/relationship building

Job description

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Application cut-off dates are 9/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26

The Sacramento Marina is a recreational, municipal marina that operates 24/7. The facility has 475 slips, 13 docks, a fueling station with store, and a public launch ramp. The Marina Aide position is a part-time, non-career position. Hours can vary from 8 to 24 hours a week, depending on the season and needs of the operation. Weekends are mandatory as well as most holidays, including major holidays such as 4th of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day. This position adheres to strict safety protocols, including wearing Personal Flotation Devices while performing duties on the docks and enforcement of Marina rules and regulations. The position is very physical in nature and will require the ability to carry and climb ladders, carry objects up to 50 pounds in weight, tie ropes, operate boats and conduct security checks on the docks.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have familiarity with boating and the boating community, in addition to being comfortable working around waterways and in all types of inclement weather conditions. It is highly desired that the ideal candidate be a team player while still having the ability to work independently, be a self-starter, is adept at following verbal and written directions, and can uphold professionalism while working with diverse populations.

DEFINITION

To perform a variety of routine tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of the City's marina.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

A Marina Aide is distinguished from a Marina and Boating Facilities Attendant by the part‑time nature of the work performed by the Marina Aide, and by the fact that an Aide does not assist in maintaining financial records, and does not monitor retail merchandise supply levels.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level position. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect fees for berth rentals, snack bar sales, and services.
• Inspect marina facilities for fire hazards, leaking boats, defective moorings, and unauthorized persons.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on docks and equipment.
• Pick up litter and remove trash.
• Clean docks, stairs, and office, and perform grounds maintenance.
• Pump out and clean restroom facilities.
• Pump gasoline.
• Enforce regulations governing use of the marina.
• Operate a motorboat.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: No special knowledge requirements.

Ability to:

• Swim.
• Work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Education:

Experience: No experience required.

Education: None.

Special Qualification:

Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License at the time of appointment.