Ship Keeper III

Mystic, CT - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 23 - 25

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Full-time

Description

Purpose of Position:

To participate in execution of daily seasonal and long term maintenance of Museum watercraft
Primary focus of work is year round work related to vessel waterfront infrastructure (floats ladders moorings etc.) in service of other Museum Departments

Essential Functions:

Maintenance tasks related to watercraft preservation
Ability to work with others on a wide variety of tasks related to maintenance of Museum watercraft
Perform work in support of other areas of Museum
Represent Mystic Seaport Museum in a professional manner at all times
To continue to learn and grow in proficiency and skill within the areas of responsibility
Perform other tasks as required

Requirements

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years experience in some aspect of boat or ship operation or maintenance
Possess a degree of aptitude within the above areas of responsibility
Willingness to work flexible hours in performance of responsibilities
Willingness to work weekends on a rotational basis
Willingness and ability to work with non-professional shipyard volunteers
Ability to work unsupervised on assigned tasks and projects
Possess a high degree of flexibility regarding scheduling of projects tasks and responsibilities
Job requires bending lifting climbing and prolonged physical activity and exposure to all weather conditions
Hold a valid drivers license
Hold or be willing to achieve a State Safe Boating Certificate or equivalent
Willingness to develop skill in application of traditional marine coatings
Aptitude and ability in the following areas:
Ability to learn application of traditional and modern marine coating
Willingness and ability to learn operation of small and medium watercraft
Respect for environmental health and safety related responsibilities regarding materials required for this work
Interest in and the ability to interact communicate with and lead Museum Visitors and others in programs related to tasks of vessel maintenance and maritime preservation
Interest in furthering the broader goals of Mystic Seaport Museum

Salary Description

$23.00 per hour

Full-timeDescriptionPurpose of Position:To participate in execution of daily seasonal and long term maintenance of Museum watercraftPrimary focus of work is year round work related to vessel waterfront infrastructure (floats ladders moorings etc.) in service of other Museum DepartmentsEssential Func...