Waterfront Assistant- Solano Campus Bridge Student Assistant

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

Job no: 557136

Work type: Student Assistant

Location: Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)

Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Working Title: Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant (Summer)

Classification Title: Student Assistant

Department Name: Marine Programs-Waterfront

Time Base: Part-time

Hours to be Worked: Up to 40 hours per week (no overtime)

Supervisor's Name: Jamie Baugh

Pay Plan: Hourly

Bargaining Unit: CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants

Employment Type: Temporary

Pay Level and Pay Rate:

• Hourly Rate: $16.90

Job Summary

Work alongside waterfront crew maintaining vessels and shore side facility during the summer bridge program. We will be preparing all the Cal Poly Maritime Academy vessels for use in the Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 school year. Employment duration will be from May 4, 2026 to August 16, 2026. Duration options available, please email Mr. Baugh at [e-mail].

Job Duties

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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Title IX

Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix

Equal Opportunity

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Eligibility to Work

Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.

Advertised: April 13, 2026 (12:30 PM) Pacific Daylight Time

Applications close: Open Until Filled