BOATING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Job Title

Dock Hand and/or Assistant Dockmaster

Status/Class

Hourly/Non-Exempt

Reports to

Dockmaster

Supervises

N/A

Job Purpose

Perform all duties and services required of harbor personnel in a safe, courteous, efficient and professional manner at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to members and guests in getting underway and mooring their boats in accordance with the rules and etiquette of good seamanship.
• Provides all services available in the normal operation of the harbor according to procedures prescribed by the dock master, including boat washes, launching/hauling boats, keeping docks neat and organized, and cleaning boat ramp as needed.
• Maintains lookout for trespassing non-members on docks and grounds, asking to leave in a polite manner when necessary.
• Inspects jet dock slips, lines, etc., daily; ensures hoses have nozzles and are neatly coiled daily.
• Maintains Club grounds as needed or directed by Dock Master or Grounds Foreman
• Maintains the cleanliness of the entire harbor area including:

• Rubbish pick-up from containers as needed or scheduled by the dock master;
• Daily removal of reeds and other debris from boat ramp
• General policing of harbor areas.

• Raises American flag and club burgee at required times.
• Assists with sailing program as necessary.
• Reports any feedback of members or guests to dock master; or misconduct of crew members taking place in the harbor areas or club grounds.
• Uses club equipment (harbor carts, harbor slugs, hand carts, etc.) as needed.
• Maintains radio watch on VHF channels during Regattas, when expecting boat arrivals, and while sailing programs are in operation
• Attends Docks and Grounds staff meetings.
• Performs other appropriate tasks assigned by the dock master.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Push, pull or lift 50 pounds.

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