Marine Facility Operator

Marine Facility Operator

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Clearwater, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00249

Department

Marine & Aviation

Division

MARINA OPERATIONS

Opening Date

09/10/2026

Closing Date

9/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description

ENTRY SALARY - $40,043.58 ANNUALLY

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

THIS POSITION IS IN THE MARINE & AVIATION DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT THE CLEARWATER BEACH MUNICIPAL MARINA

Under direct supervision, the Marine Facility Operator is responsible for all sales, service, maintenance, and operation of municipal fuel docks, piers, and convenience store/bait house facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Dispenses, delivers, and assists with marine fuels and lubricants to a variety of watercraft; performs tasks effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with safety standards and protocols.
• Monitors all areas and ensures that all appropriate safety precautions are observed at the marina, pier, or convenience store/bait house.
• Receives and accounts for cash, processes checks, and accepts credit card sales; monitors sales and maintains accurate accounting for daily revenues.
• Prepares daily shift reports and records; receives, accounts for, and inventories fuel and convenience store/bait house inventories; stocks and prices merchandise, organizes items, and maintains store.
• Monitors, watches, and evaluates docks, piers, and moored watercraft through periodic inspections; adjusts and re-positions mooring lines as needed; dependent on location, enforces and verifies fishing passes, pier rules, and marina rules.
• Engages, meets, and confers with various community members to answer telephone calls and provides marine and fishing related information.
• Dependent on location, collects transient slip rentals and issues parking permits and fishing passes.
• Performs minor maintenance, custodial assignments, and other marine, pier, or convenience store/bait house tasks as directed; makes safety announcements to the public due to weather or adverse conditions.
• Reads and records electric meters for the boat dock; assists with sewage pump outs of boats, and provides immediate response to fuel spills and boat fires.
• Cleans and maintains pier walkways and garbage cans; straightens, organizes, and stocks merchandise.
• Dependent on location, performs minor maintenance repairs on rental equipment; prepares, issues, and processes equipment rental and live bait transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses or Certifications:

A valid State driver's license is required.

This position is required to operate the below equipment, machines, tools, and other work aides:

Fax, copier, phone, radio, personal computer, and other equipment as assigned.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate PLUS one (1) year of experience in boating, bait house operations, customer service and/or related activities which includes six (6) months of experience handling money and making change.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

• General marine practices related to fueling and mooring vessels
• Shop and storekeeping
• Local and surrounding beach and geographic areas and attractions
• Fishing practices and related fishing regulations (bait house location)
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in -

• Making repairs to fiberglass boats (bait house location)
• Handling money, making change, and handling payments
• Working rotating shifts
• Providing general information to boaters, pier customers, and tourists
• Creating clear and concise reports
• Establishing good relationships with patrons, event planners, and fellow staff
• Making decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Operating a computer with proficiency; typing and software

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:

Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

02

What level of Drivers License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

03

How many years of experience do you have in boating, bait house operations, customer service and money handling?

• No experience
• 6 months to 1 year
• 1-2 years experience
• 2-3 years experience
• 3-4 years experience
• 4-5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

04

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience handling money and making change?

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months Experience
• 6 months to 2 Years Experience
• More than 2 Years Experience

Required Question

Employer City of Clearwater

Address 100 South Myrtle Avenue

Clearwater, Florida, 33756

Phone 727-562-4870

Option 1

Website http://www.myclearwater.com