What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Department Seamanship / Small Boats Staff Seaman II position at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
General Responsibilities
General Description: The Seaman II position supports the operation and maintenance of marine vessels, equipment, and related facilities at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. This role involves hands-on vessel maintenance, seamanship instruction, and supervision of cadets and department operations. This position combines hands-on maintenance activities with leadership and instructional responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates with strong seamanship skills and experience in marine vessel maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Marine Operations Support: Assist the Marine Director in overseeing Marine Department assets; supervise cadets during marine operations and activities.
- Seamanship Instruction: Provide practical instruction in line handling, splicing, anchor machinery, boat davits, and rescue equipment. Train cadets and staff in proper use of davits, winches, windlasses, and gangways.
- Vessel and Facility Maintenance: Responsible for conducting daily inspection of marine department vessels on the waterfront morning and evening; Conduct and supervise vessel maintenance, including steel preservation, painting, welding, and bilge cleaning; Perform upkeep of piers, floats, and Marine department buildings; Oversee inventory and proper use of paints, chemicals, and maintenance equipment.
- Marine Equipment Handling: Participate in mooring and releasing vessels, anchor handling, and securing gangways; engage in routine marine machinery maintenance and lubrication.
- Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, including participation in the random drug testing program for safety-sensitive positions.
- Additional Duties: Must be a self-starter able to work independently of direct supervision; perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications and Requirements
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a seaman in the Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, governmental organization or similar marine experience.
- Possess knowledge of seamanship terminology, equipment and devices for operating marine vessels, and types of materials and methods for repairing and cleaning marine vessels.
- Skilled in using seamanship hand tools and knot-tying.
- This position requires finalist to complete pre-employment physical exam, drug screen and background check, and additionally requires participation in the employer’s random drug testing program.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications: Hold current and valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC); STCW Basic Safety Training endorsement preferred; Massachusetts Hydraulic Operators license; Class 2 or CDL Driver’s License
Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.* (*Initial assignment only – subject to change according to Administration)
Salary
How to Apply
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form and the contact information of three (3) professional references. These forms are located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website https://www.maritime.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/full-time. Applications may be attached and sent electronically to hr@maritime.edu. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. Finalist must complete a pre-employment physical exam, drug screening and background check.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, women and veterans to apply.
Salary : $1,931 - $50,202
