Summer Waterfront Technician - Vessel Prep & Dock Care

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

Job summary

A leading maritime academy in Vallejo is seeking a Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant for summer work, maintaining vessels and shoreside facilities. Full time for the summer bridge program, the role involves cleaning, prepping, and painting of vessels, and more. Qualified applicants should have knowledge of safety management and tools for vessel maintenance. Employment runs from May 4, 2026, to August 16, 2026, with a pay rate of $16.90 per hour. Apply via the CSUM email.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, prepping and painting of all vessels.
• Repairing Floating Docks.
• Maintenance of boathouse, pier and land.
• 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 leading maritime academy in Vallejo is seeking a Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant for summer work, maintaining vessels and shoreside facilities. Full time for the summer bridge program, the role involves cleaning, prepping, and painting of vessels, and more. Qualified applicants should have knowledge of safety management and tools for vessel maintenance. Employment runs from May 4, 2026, to August 16, 2026, with a pay rate of $16.90 per hour. Apply via the CSUM email.