Seaman II: Marine Ops & Cadet Supervisor

US Lawns; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting (ORP)

Medical (eight different options) (P r

CVS Caremark Prescriptions

Dental / Vision Discount through Union

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Family Medical Leave

Long Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Smart Plan Deferred Comp

Liberal sick and vacation time andpaid

Free parking

Hinge Health

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care Accounts (DCA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Life Insurance

AFLAC - Additional Insurance options

Metro Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a Seaman II to support the operation and maintenance of marine vessels and facilities. You will assist the Marine Director, supervise cadets, and oversee boat shop activities ensuring inventory, repair, cleaning and security.

The role includes hands-on seamanship instruction, equipment handling, and maintenance projects such as painting, lubrication, and mooring operations in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of seaman experience 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.

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

Skills

Seamanship experience

Knot-tying

Seamanship terminology

Tools

Merchant Mariner Credential

STCW Basic Safety Training

Massachusetts Hydraulic Operators license

CDL Driver’s License

Job description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is seeking a Seaman II to support the operation and maintenance of marine vessels and facilities. You will assist the Marine Director, supervise cadets, and oversee boat shop activities ensuring inventory, repair, cleaning and security.

The role includes hands-on seamanship instruction, equipment handling, and maintenance projects such as painting, lubrication, and mooring operations in a safety-sensitive environment.