Dockhand (Seasonal / Naples, Moose Landing Marina)

Dockhand

Do you love working outside? Do you love the water? Do you love boating?

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who love boats and being around the water to join the team at our Point Sebago and Moose Landing Marina locations. We are looking for individuals that are available until October 15th. We offer a flexible schedule and a fun work environment. You will assist members with boat reservations, prepare and clean boats for outings, ensure safety on the docks and work with our Dockmaster to provide an outstanding boating experience for our members and their guests. Freedom Boat Club is the nation's oldest and largest private member boat club, and we are looking for friendly and upbeat individuals to greet members and work on the docks. This position is seasonal, from May 15th through October 15th, part-time, and requires availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Job Status: Part-time, seasonal

Pay Type: $16-$18 per hour based on experience and performance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a friendly, upbeat, courteous, and professional manner.
• Assist customers with boarding / un-boarding boats with an emphasis on safety.
• Assist with docking and fueling boats.
• Clean and sanitize boats and stage equipment for the next outings.
• Inspect boats for safety, equipment checks, tie-up, and proper slip location.
• Ensure docks are clean and presentable.
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive attitude during periods of high activity.
• Must love working around the water and providing impeccable customer service.
• Always operate with an emphasis on guest hospitality
• Work with the Dockmaster to ensure quality standards for customer service are met.
• Perform daily clerical work to prepare the reservation log, fuel log, and weather reports.
• Familiarize yourself with local waters to provide basic chart guidance to customers.

Skills & Requirements

• Seeking a candidate with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a great team player.
• Must be a self-starter and capable of working unsupervised.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented and adhere to all safety policies.
• Must have strong communication and friendly customer service skills.
• Boating experience in and around boats 18-24' in length (basic knowledge of how to operate a boat) is preferable but will train.
• Previous marina and/or customer service experience preferred.
• Physical ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs., board and un-board boats dozens of times daily, kneel and bend to clean boats.
• This position requires the employee to spend 90% of the day outside in all weather conditions, and weekend/holiday shifts are required.
• Some weekend and holiday work is required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must pass a background check (for applicants 21 or older)

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.