Maritime Operations Seaman II - Lead Vessel & Cadet Ops

gCaptain; Buzzards Bay (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a Seaman II to support the operation and maintenance of marine vessels and related facilities, under the supervision of the Director, Marine Department. Duties include supervising cadets, supervising boat shop inventory and equipment, and providing practical seamanship instruction such as line handling, splicing, use of davits and rescue gear.

Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; start ASAP.

Qualifications

• At least one year of seaman experience in the Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines or similar marine seamanship experience.
• Knowledge of seamanship terminology, equipment and repair/cleaning methods for vessels.
• Skilled in using seamanship hand tools and knot-tying.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Marine Director in general operations of the Marine Department assets.
• Supervise cadets as required to support general operations of the Marine Department.
• Provide boat shop supervision of inventory, repair, cleanliness and security.
• Provide practical seamanship instruction to students and department personnel (line handling, splicing, use of davits and rescue equipment).
• Supervise and assist in vessel maintenance projects including painting, welding, bilge cleaning.
• Operate and instruct proper use of davits, winches, windlasses and gangways.
• Maintain piers, floats, and Marine Department buildings; supervise paints and chemicals.
• Perform scraping, painting and varnishing of boat surfaces; lubricate marine machinery.
• Assist in mooring operations and handling of anchors; participate in related tasks.
• Participate in random drug testing as required for safety sensitive position.

Skills

Seamanship knowledge

Knot-tying

Hand tools usage

Tools

Seamanship hand tools

Job description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a Seaman II to support the operation and maintenance of marine vessels and related facilities, under the supervision of the Director, Marine Department. Duties include supervising cadets, supervising boat shop inventory and equipment, and providing practical seamanship instruction such as line handling, splicing, use of davits and rescue gear.

Schedule is Mon–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; start ASAP.