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Boston Harbor City Cruises

Deckhand - Odyssey & Spirit of Boston

Boston Harbor City Cruises, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Boston Harbor City Cruises is seeking Deckhands for our operation aboard the Spirit of Boston and the Odyssey in Boston, MA. Salary Range starting at $15/hour. About You This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System. About The Opportunity As part of our amazing marine team, Deckhands will assist the Captain with docking and undocking, ensuring guest comfort and safety while underway, and maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel. Experience in this field is not required; we will provide training as long as you have an eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic. This entry-level position could lead to a career in the maritime industry. Shipmates must uphold the strictest safety standards for guests & crew and always maintain a professional and friendly manner. Light mechanical, electrical, carpentry, painting skills not required but a plus! Essential Duties & Responsibilities Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers. Follow safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers and vessel. Participate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidents. Handle lines to moor vessels to pier. Stand 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 lighthouses. Assist Captain and supervisory personnel in maintaining vessel equipment and systems such as HVAC, engine, and technical equipment. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas. Sweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses. Load or unload materials from vessels; gather and remove trash from vessel. Service, clean, and supply restrooms. Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time. Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards. Additional job duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred. Light mechanical, electrical, carpentry, painting skills not required but a plus! Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Will work for extended periods of time without sitting. Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to throw mooring lines from ship to pier. Must have normal color vision to accurately interpret navigational lights and color-sensitive system and safety displays. May be required to apply for a Transportation Workers ID Card. Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills. Maintain a high level of organization, detailed-oriented and meet deadlines. Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time. Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility. Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions. Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites. Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards. Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends, and on all major holidays. About Us City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. The RESPECT Service System

embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values, and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader. EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

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