Position Summary:
The successful Deckhand is responsible for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel, ensuring guest comfort and safety while underway, and assisting with docking and undocking.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT service systemFollow safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers and vesselParticipate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidentsHandle lines to moor vessels to pierStand watch in ships' bows, sterns, or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthousesAssist Captain and supervisory personnel in maintain vessel equipment and systems such as HVAC, engine, and technical equipmentMaintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areasSweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hosesLoad or unload materials from vessels; gather and remove trash from vesselService, clean, and supply restroomsBe prepared to begin work at scheduled timeMaintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standardsAdditional job duties assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferredMust be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkersMust possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help othersEnergetic and enthusiastic personality essentialWill work for extended periods of time without sittingMust be able to lift up to fifty (50) poundsMust be able to throw mooring lines from ship to pierMust have normal color vision to accurately interpret navigational lights and color-sensitive system and safety displaysMay be required to apply for a Transportation Workers ID CardWill be required to be available for work on all major holidays
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| Location | Chicago, IL |