Seaman II

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

First Application Review Date: April 9, 2026; Open Until Filled
Posting: April 2026
Start Date: ASAP
Division: Operations
Union Affiliation: AFSCME
Position Number: FY26-31
Supervision Received: Director, Marine Department

General Responsibilities

The Seaman II position includes variety of duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of marine vessels and related facilities and equipment for the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Duties and 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.
• Provides boat shop supervision of equipment inventory, repair, general cleanliness and security.
• Provides practical seamanship instruction to students and marine department personnel, which includes skills such as line handling, splicing line and wire, use of anchor machinery, boat davits and rescue equipment.
• Supervises and assists in vessel maintenance projects including steel preservation, painting, welding, bilge and tank cleaning.
• Operates and instructs proper use of davits, winches, windlasses and gangways.
• Supervises and assists in maintenance of piers, floats and Marine Department buildings, as directed.
• Provides supervision and inventory of paints, painting equipment, solvents and chemicals, as directed.
• Performs scraping, chipping, painting and/or varnishing boat surfaces.
• Engages in maintenance activities such as lubricating marine machinery and equipment.
• Participates in handing of mooring lines for the securing or releasing of vessels.
• Participate in the raising and dropping of anchors, handling gangways, and performing related work as required.
• Participation in random drug testing program as it pertains to safety sensitive position.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Shift Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.* (*Initial assignment only - subject to change according to Administration)

Qualifications and Requirements

At least one (1) year of experience as a seaman in the Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, governmental organization or similar marine seamanship experience. Possess knowledge of seamanship terminology, equipment and devices for operating marine vessels, and types of materials and methods for repairing and cleaning marine vessels. Skilled in using seamanship hand tools and knot-tying.

Preferred Qualifications

Possess current and valid Merchant Mariner Credential, STCW Basic Safety Training endorsement a plus; Massachusetts Hydraulic Operators license; Class 2 or CDL Driver's License.

Salary

Biweekly: $2,008.85 / Annually: $52,230.10 (Group 14/Step 1)

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.