Deckhand

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the First Officer, serves on the deck aboard a US Coast Guard inspected small passenger vessel, practicing techniques of good seamanship while performing as an Alcatraz Cruises crew member in fulfilling the job tasks required for a Deck Security & Safety Watch, Customer Service provider and a Steward of our Respect our Planet program.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Preparation of vessels(s) for operational readiness.
• Tends mooring lines during vessel maneuvers and while alongside the dock.
• Stands watch as Deck Safety & Security Officer.
• Performs safety functions assigned on the Watch Quarter and Emergency Station Bill.
• Performs Navigational functions as a look-out, Quarter Master Messenger, Radio Watch, Signal Man or Helmsman as assigned by the Captain and/or First Officer.
• Familiar with ground tackle, emergency gear, deck gear, and vessel emergency plans.
• Ensures deck and engine room preventative maintenance.
• Tends gangway(s) during passenger loading and unloading.
• Assists in the queuing and pre-boarding of guests in the entrance lines.
• Lubricates machinery and equipment.
• Splices lines and wire rope.
• Assists guests and answers questions in regards to Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, or San Francisco attractions.
• Assists with transferring of pumping sewage and water.
• Throughout the day, at beginning and at ending of shifts; will maintain clean passenger spaces ie. restrooms, trash, common areas, pilot house and gangways.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• 1 year marine work experience preferred
• TWIC card required
• Open schedule and ability to work any assigned schedule, including holidays and weekends
• Ability to work a shift that may start as early as 4:30 am or end as late as 10:45 pm.  Shifts are 8 hours.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.