Position: Marine Operator

Reports to: Harbor Master

Emergency Classification: Essential

FLSA Classification: NonExempt

Pay Grade: 105

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a community through serving at our Mooring Field and Marine Operations The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a passionate and experienced Marine Operator to play a crucial role in rebuilding and fortifying our municipal Marine Operations Department!

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is a community on a resilient journey. Working at the Town of Fort Myers Beach means contributing to a towns recovery rebuilding its spirit and creating a future that stands stronger than before. If the thought of using your experience background and skill set to join our dynamic team in this pivotal time excites you please review the job description below and apply through the job ad.

***This position does require weekend work.***

The Town of FMB Offers a Competitive Benefits Package!

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums! The Town of FMB pays 100 of employee only coverage and 50 of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance short and longterm disability insurance and gym membership reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: The Town of FMB offers 24 days of PTO Annually 14 Paid Holidays annually paid parental leave and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

and more!

Position Summary

Performs daily maintenance and general upkeep of municipal facilities and associated equipment including but not limited to the Mooring Field marine operations restrooms docks parking areas and all associated waterways within the Towns jurisdictional limits as directed.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation: If assigned employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Performs routine maintenance on Mooring Field facilities and equipment including buoys systems signage parking lots and navigational aids; includes diving cleaning mooring systems and Town vessels.
• Inspects boats moorings dinghy docks and adjacent municipal facilities for adherence to established regulations by the Harbor Management Plan and to prevent accidents or injury to personnel and patrons.
• Reports oil and hazardous materials spill cooperates with local and state authorities for containment according to established regulations.
• Provides overall assistance to the general public regarding the waterways in Matanzas Harbor including water and weather conditions harbor rules and regulations mooring fees transient mooring and safe boating practices.
• Assists the Harbormaster with the upland services overall operations including cleaning facilities and restrooms checking in patrons and assisting patrons with their assignments and inquiries.
• Observes mooring systems and the physical condition of moored vessels; reports to Harbormaster any deficiencies observed in mooring systems and conducts pump outs and emergency vessel assistance as directed.
• Dives the mooring field with scuba gear and maintains systems by cleaning them of barnacles inspects all shackles and underwater lines; replaces any damaged equipment underwater.
• Operates maintains and performs minor repairs of boating equipment.
• Performs general groundskeeping and building maintenance at municipal and upland facilities.
• Handles reservations and departures of boats coming into the mooring field by checking boaters in once they get onto land and showing them the facilities.
• Performs various tasks involving building maintenance projects including light construction projects; pressurewashes exterior walls and other areas; paints interior/exterior surfaces and equipment; performs masonry work; replaces batteries light bulbs and ballasts; maintains heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; troubleshoots HVAC leaks or other problems; cleans condenser coils and replaces filters/belts.
• Performs various tasks involving plumbing maintenance/repair projects; troubleshoots maintains and repairs irrigation systems and minor plumbing problems; repairs broken pipes; replaces or adjusts irrigation system sprinkler heads; turns valves and pumps on/off.
• Assists in maintaining cleanliness and aesthetics of building and facilities to include general cleaning duties as needed.
• Assists with the upkeep of Town facilities maintenance of Town Hall and Mooring Field facilities; and any Townowned or maintained facility.
• Ensures that equipment and tools are consistently always maintained and are in safe and operable condition.
• Monitors assigned equipment condition or observed structural issues and reports required repairs to supervisor.
• Performs routine cleaning safety and operation inspections on assigned vehicle and performs routine maintenance and upkeep as needed reporting necessary repairs to supervisor.
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and materials; ensures availability of adequate supplies tools and materials to conduct work activities; obtains quotes for supplies and initiates requests for new/replacement materials.
• Follows safety procedures utilizes safety equipment and monitors the work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals.
• Performs administrative report and record maintenance duties including timesheets activity logs regulations and retains records as appropriate.
• Performs drone flights of the waterways and mooring field to ensure boats are on correct systems as assigned.
• Trims trees mows grass sprays and pulls weeds of assigned areas.
• Install signs and paint street lines and parking lots as assigned.
• Assist with landscaping.
• Completes daily trash runs and dispose of trash in appropriate locations.
• Assist with Townwide Public Works requests.
• Identifies and notifies supervisors of problems on streets and upland/mooring facilities.
• Attends all required training for operations.
• Attends all assigned meetings.
• Operates a motor vehicle in performance of assigned tasks as directed.
• Performs emergency response tasks and assignments as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Certification and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED; one 1 year of experience working in marina services and/or related fields.
• Experience in operational maintenance/management of a moderately sized marina/docking facility or similar waterrelated business preferred.
• Advanced Diving Certification or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire date.
• Enroll and successfully pass the Florida Boater License and Safety courses and Ostego Bay Oil Spill Coop course within three 3 months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid state drivers license and obtain a valid Florida Drivers License within thirty 30 days of hire or promotion.
• Commercial Driving License with Hazardous Materials endorsement preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state laws and regulations for safe vessel operations.
• Knowledge of basic groundskeeping housekeeping and building maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of how to use and apply paints sealers and stains properly.
• Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in streets grounds and facility repair and maintenance as well as corresponding boating skills and vessel towing operations.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) of assignment.
• Knowledge of general boat and vessel mechanics as well as general knowledge of maintenance and repair work on harbor facilities.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and practices including water quality management and protection of marine ecosystems. Knowledge of Florida Clean Marina Best Management Practices.
• Ability and understanding to apply the basic Inland Navigational Rules.
• Ability to operate service vehicles including pickup trucks utility vehicles riding lawnmowers etc.
• Ability to safely operate motorized tools manual tools and light equipment such as lawnmowers eaters saws drills augers tillers compactors and emergency generators.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to utilize a variety of modern office equipment and operate a computer as necessary.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public.
• Ability to work outdoors often during extreme weather conditions (heat cold rain etc..
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to handle a multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance.
• Ability to draw valid conclusions in task processing and prioritization.
• Ability to add subtract multiply and divide calculate decimals and percentages and compute discount ratio and proportion and profit and loss.
• Ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape and visually read various types of information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors other employees and the public.

Physical Requirements:

• The position involves heavy physical demands such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Tasks involve frequent walking standing bending stooping some unassisted lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate.
• Requires excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas operated equipment.

Environmental Requirements:

• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt dust pollen odors wetness humidity rain extreme temperatures and noise extremes fumes hazardous materials heights confined spaces machinery vibrations electric currents traffic hazards water hazards bright/dim light toxic agents disease pathogenic substances or animal/wildlife attacks.

Sensory Requirements:

• Task requires sound perception and discrimination.
• Task requires visual perception and discrimination.
• Task requires oral communications ability.

The Town of Fort Myers Beach provides Veterans Preference in employment for eligible veterans spouses of veterans and qualifying family members in accordance with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs guidelines.

How to Claim Veterans Preference:

1. Notify Human Resources at to request Veterans Preference at the time of application.
2. Obtain the Veterans Preference Form which will be provided by Human Resources and indicate your eligibility.
3. Submit the required documentation (e.g. DD214 form VA disability letter or applicable spouse documentation) along with your completed application.

If you require assistance or have questions about this process please contact Human Resources ator

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace

Employment at the Town of Fort Myers Beach is contingent upon your successful completion of the following:

1. Preemployment drug screening pursuant to the DrugFree /AlcoholFree Employment Policy as outlined in the Towns Employee Handbook adopted by Council effective January 2022.

1. General background verification.