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ABOUT UNCRUISE ADVENTURESCREW PERKS
Room and board when scheduled
Rotation schedule (6-8 weeks sailing with 2-3 weeks off)
Travel stipend
Pro deals
Credential reimbursement (qualifications required)
Heath care benefits (once qualifications are met)
JOB SUMMARY
This position begins January 2025 for shipyard (Seattle, WA) prior to the summer 2025 Alaska Sailing Season.
The Licensed Deckhand is responsible for maintenance and cleaning of the interior/exterior of the vessel, and assisting with small boat operations/driving small boats with guests. In addition, the Deckhand will assist with bridge watch/navigation, perform hourly security patrols including nightly engine room inspections, and assist with general boat operations. In addition to reporting to the 1st Mate, the Bosun also falls under the authority of any Officer of the Watch.
QUALIFICATIONS
Maritime/boating experience.
Good customer service skills: professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy.
Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks.
Able to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks.
Strong time management skills: able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Work well under pressure.
Ability to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment.
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid Passport
CPR / First Aid / AED
Medical Certificate
USCG 25T Masters License (1)
Valid TWIC (2)
STCW Basic Training (taken in the last 5 years for Voyager) (3)
VPDSD (Company provided if needed for Voyager) (3)
STCW Crowd Management (Company provided if needed for Voyager) (3)
St. Kitts Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) (Company provided) (4)
St. Kitts Certificate of Endorsement (CoE) (Company provided) (4)
RFPNW Endorsement of II/4 (4)
Inland required for Alaska. Near Coastal required for Safari Explorer Hawaii and Safari Voyager.
Required for all vessels, except Safari Voyager
Required for Safari Voyager; preferred on other vessels
Required for Safari Voyager
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Ship Maintenance:
Sweep decks, wash windows, and empty trash receptacles.
Clean general areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.
Prime and paint the vessel as assigned.
Assist the 1st Mate and Chief Engineer as directed.
May be assigned various special projects as per the Mate's work list.
Boat Operations:
Handle lines during docking and undocking procedures.
Assigned anchoring duties as needed.
Assist the bridge watch officer with lookout and wheel watch.
Assist the Bosun with lowering/raising and tying up/ casting off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.
Drive inflatable boats on a daily basis and may be called on to provide interpretation on skiff tours.
Assist with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
Safety & Security:
Participate in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
Participate in shore side training as required by the company.
Conduct hourly security patrols including inspection of all lower deck, mechanical, and crew spaces.
Serve as needed on gangway watch.
Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response Activities.
Additional Duties:
Load/off-load guest luggage.
Haul ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed.
Pull, clean and replace the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags.
Assist the Master in communicating and enforcing all company policies and procedures.
ONBOARD ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Living Conditions- Crew live in close quarters with 4 to 8 people of all genders per room depending on the vessel. Having your own room is not an option due to limited berthing.
Length of Work Shift- Physically able to work 12 hours per day, 7 days a week for 6 to 8 weeks at a time. Rotations off the vessel are usually 2 to 3 weeks.
Mobility- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, crawling, and pushing/pulling. Must ascend and descend stairs and ladders, sometimes while carrying tools or objects. Able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
Handling/Strength- Able to handle, lift, and lower objects totaling 50 pounds between the ground/deck level to a height of about 4 to 6 feet, and able to repeat these movements. Able to carry these objects up to 100 feet continuously for 20 minutes.
Environmental Conditions- Able to work in all weather conditions, around loud noise, in small spaces, and fit through a 28-inch wide hatch.
BASE PAY
$170/ day + $70 tip guarantee
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended only to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills or abilities required or persons so classified or assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of UnCruise Adventures not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, religion, marital status, citizenship, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, ancestry, national origin, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, or employment as required by law.
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