Full-Time
Rotational Deckhand
Posted on 4/18/2024
Provides luxury adventure cruises globally
Mid
United States
- 25 Ton Masters License
- 100 Ton Masters License
- First Aid/CPR certification
- TWIC card
- US Passport
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- STCW Crowd Management
- STCW Crisis
- VPDSD
- Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting certification
- Ship Maintenance
- Boat Operations
- Safety & Security
- Additional Duties
Ship Maintenance
- Sweeps decks, washes windows, and empties trash receptacles.
- Cleans the public restroom and general areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.
- Primes and paints the vessel as assigned.
- Assists engineering as directed.
- Uses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly.
- May be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate’s work list.
Boat Operations
- Handles lines during docking and undocking procedures.
- Assigned anchoring duties as needed.
- Assists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch.
- Assists with lowering/raising and tying up/ casting off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.
- Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
- Assists in driving inflatable boats as directed by Chief Mate.
Safety & Security
- Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
- Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
- Conducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette at night.
- Serves as needed on gangway watch.
- Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.
Additional Duties
- Loads/off-loads guest luggage.
- Hauls ship’s trash, laundry, and stores as needed.
- Pulls, cleans and replaces the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags.
- Assists in the training of new/seasonal deckhands
DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Mechanical aptitude and interest.
- Maritime/boating experience preferred.
- 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.
- Works well under pressure.
- Ability to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
- 25 Ton Masters License required.
- 100 Ton Masters License preferred.
- Current First Aid/CPR certification required.
- Valid TWIC card required.
- Valid US Passport required.
- STCW Basic Safety Training required.
- STCW Crowd Management preferred.
- STCW Crisis preferred.
- VPDSD required.
- Current Basic & Advanced Fire Fighting certification preferred.
What We Offer
- Target base salary for this role based on experience and vessel: $93 - $100 daily rate + $50 guaranteed tip + bonus
- Vacation Pay (10% of the daily rate for each day worked)
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Room and board when scheduled
- Travel Day Pay
- Travel Expenses Paid
- Travel benefits for employees and their family
- Uniforms Provided
- Training Opportunities
- Short Pay
- Emergency Coverage Pay
WORK SCHEDULE
- The Rotational Deckhand works approximately 12 hours per day of varied hours; approximately 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off, rotational schedule.
Lindblad Expeditions offers luxury adventure cruises to destinations like Antarctica and New Zealand, combining comfort with enriching experiences. Employees benefit from working in an environment that prioritizes exploration and cultural immersion, while leveraging partnerships with entities like National Geographic to offer unmatched expedition expertise. This focus on unique, high-quality adventure travel not only positions the company as a leader in the expedition industry but also provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace for adventure and nature enthusiasts.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$360M
Headquarters
New York, New York
Founded
1979