Shipwright

Crewny; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter Benefits

Paid Safe and Sick Leave

Employee Discount

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Job summary

Crewny is seeking a Shipwright to lead the maintenance, preservation, and restoration of historic wooden vessels in New York City. The role requires hands-on carpentry, attention to safety, and a collaborative approach to meet tight deadlines.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in ship/boat maintenance, with strong skills in timber joinery, caulking, and traditional painting. On-site work in a fast-paced hospitality-heritage environment offers growth and cross-trades opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in ship/boat maintenance, preservation or restoration.
• High level of skill in maintenance and restoration of watercraft.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Ability to record, log and document work performed clearly and accurately.
• Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks and projects.
• Completion of high school or college degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in maintenance and restoration tasks related to watercraft preservation.
• High level of proficiency in heavy timber ship carpentry and joinery.
• Experience and ability to caulk and paint vessels in a traditional manner.
• Ability and desire to teach and pass on skills to others through various methods.

Skills

Attention to safety

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Basic math & fractions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Shipwright

Crew

225 West St, New York, NY 10013

$80,000 - $120,000

Full Time / Year Round

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Position

Shipwright

Seeking an inspired and motivated, self-starter Shipwright who can take direction and work efficiently with minimal supervision. Our company is team-oriented and requires individuals with a collaborative and innovative thought process. With quick turnaround and strict deadlines, the ideal candidate can work in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a positive, can-do attitude.

Venue

Crew is an innovative hospitality group that creates and operates experience focused restaurants and nautical ventures in New York and beyond.

With a focus on stunning locations, committed employees, engaged leadership, and appealing food and beverage offerings, Crew has created an outstanding work environment with leading industry pay and great opportunities for advancement.

Crew is built on a simple premise: creating experiences that we love and sharing them with the world. Whether it’s sipping cocktails on a historic schooner overlooking New York Harbor or enjoying sustainable oysters in a cozy New Orleans hideaway, we focus on making the places we wish existed.

Crew's award-winning restaurants include Grand Banks (Tribeca), Holywater (Tribeca), Pilot (Brooklyn Heights), High Tide (Dumbo), Drift In (West Village), Island Oyster, (Governors Island), and Seaworthy (New Orleans). And there are more on the way.

Crew’s flagship restaurant, Grand Banks, was named \"The Absolute Best Waterfront Restaurant in New York\" by New York Magazine, one of the “Best Waterfront Restaurants in the World” by CNN Travel, \"Best Outdoor Dining in New York City\" by The Village Voice, \"Best Oyster Bar in New York City\" by The New York Observer, and one of the \"Three Best Bars in New York\" by Conde Nast Traveler.

Seaworthy topped Eater's monthly Heatmap of New Orleans Restaurants for six months post opening, and was named \"Seafood Restaurant of the Year\" by New Orleans Magazine, and one of New Orleans \"Five Best New Restaurants\" by the Times Picayune.

Vogue has named Grand Banks, Island Oyster, and Pilot the top three places to drink outside in New York City; AM New York named Pilot the Best Boat Bar in New York City; and Island Oyster was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for Restaurant Design.

Holywater, Crew’s most recent venture, spent it’s first six months on Eaters list of NYC’s Hottest New Cocktail bars and it’s launch was celebrated by The New York Times, Town & Country, Elle Decor, and more. https://crewny.com/

Job Overview

Position Summary

The primary focus of work is Ship and Boat Carpentry related to the maintenance, preservation, and restoration of historic wooden vessels in New York City.

Desired Characteristics:

• Attention to detail


• Able to work quickly


• Conscientious of safety (safety equipment provided)


• Positive attitude and ability to work in a team environment


• Strong work ethic


• Excellent attendance


• Problem-Solving


• Deadline driven


• Trustworthy, high integrity, and dependable


• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.


• Opportunity to grow and explore cross-trades


• Proficient in basic math and fractions for measurements and calculations


• Ability to get on and off boats both in the water and on the hard

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Proficient in Maintenance and Restoration tasks related to watercraft preservation


• High level of proficiency in heavy timber ship carpentry and joinery


• Experience and ability to caulk and paint vessels in a traditional manner


• Ability and desire toteach and pass on skills to others through a variety of methods
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in a variety of ship and boat maintenance, preservation or restoration projects. Time spent in formal Boat Building Programs may replace up to three years’ experience


• Possess a high degree of skill within the above areas of responsibility


• Willingness to work flexible hours in performance of responsibilities


• Willingness to work weekends on a rotational basis


• Willingness and ability to work with non-professional shipyard volunteers


• Ability and willingness to record, log and document work performed


• Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks and projects


• Possess a high degree of flexibility regarding scheduling of projects, tasks and responsibilities


• Hold a valid driver’s license


• Ability in the operation of forklifts and manlifts


• Completion of high school or college degree program desirable

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Job requires bending, lifting, climbing, and prolonged physical activity and exposure to all weather conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire the shift. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping.

Benefits

• Commuter Benefits


• Paid Safe and Sick Leave


• Employee Discount


• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Company Culture

We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together.

We believe everyone should work in an environment where they are well compensated, culturally enriched, and treated with respect. Across the spectrum of our workforce, our employees take home industry leading income.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Crew (including affiliates) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.