Dockhand

Basin Harbor
Vergennes, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2024


We cannot consider H2b Applicants for this position

Employee Housing is extremely limited


Summary:

The Dock Hand deals with the general operations of the waterfront at Basin Harbor.

Diversity helps us build a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Lifting, moving and transferring different types of watercraft, toys and other devices when and where needed.
  • Ensuring proper cleaning of boats, lines, covers and other items as needed
  • Maintaining the appearance of the waterfront by raking, cleaning, and straightening our beach areas.
  • Other duties will include serving guests at the waterfront and insuring that their experience at the resort is favorable
  • Helping our dock customers arrive by assisting with lines and fenders as well as helping these guests depart from the docks.
  • Other duties may be assigned by the Harbormaster as he/she sees fit.

Essential Qualifications and Competencies:

  • Boating experience necessary.
  • Boater Safety Certification is preferred.
  • Experience water skiing, kayaking, sailing and fishing is desired.
  • Experience working in a full-service resort desired.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a high-pressure work environment and work well in multi-disciplinary teams;
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced and sometimes intense work environment
  • Ability to use or learn to use, the following equipment: computer, printer and etc.; telephone, two way radio and other necessary equipment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
  • Ability to compute ratios and percentages.
  • Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Ability to perform physical activities that include lifting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling and repetitive motions.
  • Critical evaluation skills.
  • A commitment to ethical practice and legal compliance.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills are essential.
  • Have the stamina to work up to 10 hours: sitting, standing and walking.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 25lbs, reach overhead and perform repetitive motion.
  • May involve walking between venues and climbing stairs between floors.
  • Must be willing and able to pass a background check.

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