Harbor Attendant I-II

Join the vibrant team at the City of Des Moines Marina where youll work near the stunning Puget Sound surrounded by incredible views! Under the general supervision of the Deputy Harbormaster and with guidance from the Marina Maintenance Lead youll engage in essential service and maintenance duties primarily outdoors. This position requires flexibility with varying shifts including weekends and holidays.

Come be part of our dynamic team at the City of Des Moines!

Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Initial Screening date of March 28 2025.

To Apply: Complete the online application at attach a resume.

Salary Grade:

Harbor Attendant I: $5141.76 to $6250.46 per month (T11

Harbor Attendant II: $6014.78 to $7312.72 per month (T15

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Local 763

Nature of Work

Under the general supervision of the Deputy Harbormaster with work direction from the Marina Maintenance Lead performs service and maintenance duties at the City of Des Moines Marina. The majority of work is performed outdoors and the position requires working varying shifts weekends and holidays.

Harbor Attendant I is the entrylevel classification in the Harbor Attendant series. Incumbents perform marina operations maintenance repair and construction duties of a routine nature working under close supervision while learning job tasks. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Harbor Attendant II by the performance of less than the full range of duties as assigned to the journey level classification. This classification is typically used as a training classification in that incumbents have only limited related work experience. Employees assigned to this classification are generally advanced to the Harbor Attendant II level upon meeting the requirements subject to satisfactory performance.

Harbor Attendant II is the journey level classification in the Harbor Attendant series and is distinguished from the Harbor Attendant I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned with only minimal instruction or assistance. Incumbents work independently seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the Marina.

Essential Functions

• Repairs and maintains buildings floats docks gates fences grounds and other Marina structures using basic carpentry welding painting plumbing electrical and cleaning skills as required.
• Utilizes machinery mechanical and cleaning skills to maintain Marina equipment in good condition.
• Resolves service delivery problems with tenants and customers. Refers unresolved issues or unsatisfied customers to Harbor Leads Marina Managers or Harbormaster.
• Conducts daily dock and area inspection.
• Reports all discrepancies violations criminal activity property damage and injuries to the Maintenance or Service Manager or the Harbormaster.
• Assists in training and supervision of seasonal Harbor Aides.
• Delivers and sells fuel oil and supplies to boaters.
• Assigns spaces and collects fees for overnight moorage.
• Uses the sling launchers to launch boats.
• Assists boat owners and tenants of the Marina on security and safety of their boats by advising them of proper precautions.
• Directs customer complaints or suggestions to the Harbormaster as appropriate.
• Performs routine maintenance duties such as cleaning restrooms and parking lot and maintaining supplies.
• Boards boats of tenants and guests as necessary to effect safety and integrity of boats.
• Operates boat pump in the event of a vessel taking on water.
• Maintains Marina shop in a clean safe and orderly manner.
• Maintains good working relationship and communication with supervisors coworkers and the general public.
• Responds to emergencies acts as onsite supervisor of fuel spills and sinking boats.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative effective working relationships with coworkers other City employees and the general public using principles of good customer service.
• Reports for scheduled work with regular reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned including but not limited to being assigned to work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief equalize peak work periods or balance the workload.

Necessary Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to deal with the public calmly confidently and politely.
• Ability to supervise and train others when necessary.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Versatility in maintenance skills.
• Positive attitude.
• Basic carpentry plumbing electrical masonry welding painting and mechanical repair techniques.
• Work hazards and applicable safety precautions and laws.
• Basic computer operation and software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Accurately handle cash.
• Prepare shift reports.

Harbor Attendant I Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Related marina maintenance and/or operations experience preferred.
• Vocational school or technical training in maintenance and repair or construction trade preferred.
• Successful completion of preemployment background criminal history and driving record checks.
• Possession of a good driving record and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Preemployment random and postaccident drug and alcohol testing are required for this position.
• Possession of a valid Washington State drivers license;
• Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR card or obtain within three months of hire date and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Must obtain a 25Ton Travel Lift Certification within the first six months of employment.
• Must obtain forklift certification within first 6 months of employment.
• Possession of a current Washington State Department of Transportation Traffic Flagging Card or obtain within six months and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Because of the known effects of tobacco use the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.

Harbor Attendant II Requirements

• All of the above Harbor Attendant I requirements; and
• Four years equivalent work experience in marina operations and/or maintenance required.
• Must obtain a Washington Boating License within the first year of employment.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A endorsement within 12 months of employment.
• Vocational school or technical training in maintenance and repair or construction trade preferred.
• Current City employees in the Harbor Attendant I classification are generally advanced to the Harbor Attendant II classification after meeting the threeyear experience requirement subject to satisfactory performance; however depending on the assignment openings may be filled by external applicants whose qualifications meet the Citys current needs.
• Successful completion of preemployment background criminal history and driving record checks.
• Possession of a good driving record and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Preemployment random and postaccident drug and alcohol testing are required for this position.
• Possession of a valid Washington State drivers license;
• Possession of a valid First Aid/CPR card or obtain within six months of hire date and ability to maintain throughout employment.
• Because of the known effects of tobacco use the City of Des Moines does not hire applicants who use tobacco products.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities

• Continuous standing talking walking use of hands and feet reaching feeling grasping hearing and handling. Frequent climbing crouching kneeling lifting of 50 pounds bending fingering and stooping. Occasional sitting and crawling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Des Moines is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and all qualified applicants including all ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race sex age color religion national origin marital status sexual orientation veteran status disability status or any other basis prohibited by federal state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act an employer is obligated to make a reasonable accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability. In general it is the responsibility of the applicant or employee with a disability to inform the employer that an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process to perform essential job functions or to receive equal benefits and privileges of employment.

General Information

• The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job classification the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements.
• The physical abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The provisions of this job description do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.