Starting pay - $17/hr
City Experiences is seeking a Deckhand for our City Cruises - Spirit of Washington & Odyssey dining operation in Washington, DC
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. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.
About the Opportunity:
The successful Deckhand is responsible to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel, ensuring guest comfort and safety while underway, and assisting with docking and undocking.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT service system
- 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 maintain 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 assigned
Requirements & Qualifications:
- High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
- Must possess a service orientation – actively looking for ways to help others
- Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
- 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
- Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
Required
Preferred
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Team Player: Works well as a member of a group