Waterfront Assistant- Solano Campus Bridge Student Assistant

Opt For Healthy Living; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Vallejo seeks a Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant for a temporary summer role. This position involves maintaining vessels and shore facilities, as well as preparing for the upcoming school year. Up to 40 hours per week at a pay rate of $16.90 per hour. Applicants should have knowledge of safety management systems and proper use of personal safety equipment. Employment runs from May 4, 2026, to August 16, 2026.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Safety Management Systems essential.
• Must exhibit proper use of Personal Protection Equipment.
• Basic knowledge of vessel prep and painting required.
• Ability to work aloft is necessary.
• Knowledge of Hazmat recognition and disposal needed.
• Training in Forklift and crane operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean, prep, and paint all vessels.
• Maintain boathouse, pier, and land stations.
• Prepare vessels for USCG Certificate of Inspection.

Skills

Understanding of Safety Management Systems

Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment

Basic knowledge of prep and painting

Working aloft

Knowledge of Hazmat recognition and disposal

Training in Forklift and crane operations

Job description

Apply now Job no: 557136
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Maritime Academy, 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. You will be preparing all Cal Poly Maritime Academy vessels for use in the Fall 2026- Spring 2027 school year. Employment duration: May 4, 2026 to August 16, 2026. Duration options available, please email Mr. Baugh at [e-mail].

Job Duties

• Cleaning, prep, 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 prep 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 and Excellence in Education and Employment

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.

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.