What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boathouse Marina Assistant position at Parks Tacoma?
Based on our internal equity review process, the starting hourly wage for this position will be $25.51.
The full-salary range for this position is $25.51- $31.74 per hour.
Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.
Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70 parks, 80 miles of trails, 1,000 acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.
Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.
Position Information
Under the direction of the Point Defiance Marina Boathouse Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor, and PDM Technician, perform a variety of duties related to the maintenance and operation activities of the Point Defiance Boathouse and Marina; provide information regarding fishing techniques and sell supplies.
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:
- Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
- Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
- Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
- Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.
Provide information and assistance to Boathouse Marina visitors.
Assist in the general supervision of the Boathouse Marina facility and operation.
Assist in maintaining the content of the PDM Safety and Security manual and take the lead in training and drilling safety practices.
Provide work direction to and assist in the supervision and training of assigned part-time, temporary and seasonal boathouse staff.
Perform sales of boathouse retail stock; operate a computerized point-of-sale cash register system and sell tackle, food items, souvenirs, gasoline, bait, fishing and hunting licenses, launching and moorage permits, boat rentals and other merchandise; assure adequate levels of supplies and equipment are maintained.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to daily revenues, inventories, attendance/usage and visitor injuries, accidents and complaints.
Maintain inventories and stock/display merchandise; clean assigned areas as needed; participate in the selection and ordering of merchandise; prepare purchase orders and price new items according to established procedures.
Assure the proper maintenance, storage and operation of boathouse marina facilities and equipment.
Open and close boathouse marina facilities as assigned.
Remove rental boats from storage area and mount motors; operate boatlifts to launch and hoist boats; clean and return rental boats to storage areas.
Launch and retrieve both rental and private boats by operating boat elevator system.
Perform general cleaning duties of boats, equipment and facility.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or GED, some college level coursework. Two years of cashiering/money handling, customer service and supervisory experience required. Knowledge of fishing and boating techniques desirable.
LICENSES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid CPR and First Aid card.
Valid Washington driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
Current TPCHD Food handlers card.
Washington Boater's Education at hire or within one month of hire.
ENVIRONMENT:
Boathouse marina indoor and outdoor work environment.
Constant interruptions from boathouse activities.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Evening, variable and weekend work hours.
Emergency medical situations.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and cash registers.
Sight to read and prepare record and reports.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide assistance.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to stock merchandise.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Carrying, pushing or pulling.
Climbing ladders and stairs to inspect equipment.
Lifting pulling and pushing heavy objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
Bending at the waist.
HAZARDS:
Fumes from boat and equipment operation.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Chemical fumes.
Working around and with machinery having moving parts.
Working over and around open areas of water.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Basic boathouse operations and maintenance techniques.
• Fishing techniques, licenses, tackle and related supplies.
• Operation of a cash register, power tools, boats, motors, and hoists.
• Federal, State and local rules, regulations and laws related to boating and fishing for salmon, clams, oysters, and bottom fish.
• All Safety practices and procedures related to fishing.
• Basic accounting and financial record keeping techniques.
• Fire safety techniques.
• Operation of office machines including computer equipment and specified software.
• Local tidal and weather conditions.
ABILITY TO:
• Provide information and assistance regarding fishing techniques, tackle, bait and related supplies.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair to boathouse equipment and facilities.
• Collect and count money and make change accurately.
• Operate tools and equipment used in a boathouse marina.
• Apply bookkeeping and financial record-keeping practices to the maintenance of assigned accounting records.
• Interpret rules and regulations.
• Perform emergency first aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Assess and evaluate situations effectively.
• Exert optimal effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Take initiative with minimal supervision.
• Extract and record data and carry out calculations accurately.
• Set up and operate equipment that can require selection from options or different settings.
• Manage time efficiently and effectively through scheduling and prioritizing.
• Work within and contribute to the effectiveness of a team, respecting differences.
• Report for work regularly and on time.
PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at hr@tacomaparks.com.
Employment is subject to a national background check.
Salary : $26 - $32
