Summer Waterfront Assistant - Vessel Prep & Maintenance

California Polytechnic State University; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Part time

Job summary

A public university in California is seeking a Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant to help maintain vessels and facilities during the summer bridge program. The position will involve cleaning, prepping, and painting vessels, as well as maintaining the boathouse and pier. Understanding safety management systems and basic knowledge of painting are required. The employment duration is from May 4, 2026, to August 16, 2026, with up to 40 hours of work per week at an hourly rate of $16.90.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Safety Management Systems.
• Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment.
• Basic knowledge of prepping and painting materials.
• Ability to work aloft safely.
• Knowledge of Hazmat recognition and disposal protocols.
• Training in Forklift and crane operations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, prepping and painting of all vessels.
• Maintenance of boathouse, pier and land areas.
• Preparing Vessels for USCG Certificate of Inspection.

Skills

Understanding of Safety Management Systems

Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment

Basic knowledge of prepping and painting

Working aloft

Knowledge of Hazmat recognition and disposal

Training in Forklift and crane operations

Job description

A public university in California is seeking a Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant to help maintain vessels and facilities during the summer bridge program. The position will involve cleaning, prepping, and painting vessels, as well as maintaining the boathouse and pier. Understanding safety management systems and basic knowledge of painting are required. The employment duration is from May 4, 2026, to August 16, 2026, with up to 40 hours of work per week at an hourly rate of $16.90.