Dock Master

City of Key West•Key West, FL

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for day-to-day assistant management of the marina including but not limited to operations, placement of monthly, transient and small vessels, the care and maintenance of docks and facilities, interpreting and enforcing regulations and rules, and keeping records pertaining to the use of the facilities. A good working relationship with employees and a friendly disposition towards tenants and customers is mandatory ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Able to read, write, speak and understand English in order to communicate with general public. Able to move around the marina navigating unleveled ground, off and on docks and on all building levels. Able to read and understand leases, planning documents and other written material used in marina management. Able to work a forty (40) hour work week, overtime and nights when necessary. Able to work outside in all types of weather. Able to swim, Able to operate, dock and secure all marine vehicles. Able to use equipment/materials as specified in this job description.

Requirements

General knowledge of the methods and practices requisite for successful marina operation, including general nautical terms and marine practices, also specific customs and practices of the Key West area.
Ability to inspect docks, piers and other related facilities to determine the need for repair and maintenance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vessel and small craft owners.
Ability to maintain correct and orderly records of the use made of the Bight basin and fees collected in cooperation with Accounting Clerk II.
A general knowledge of boat handling is required to assist vessel owners and in case of emergency requirements.
Experience in the operation and docking of all marine vehicles.
VHF Radio License.
Valid Florida Operators license.

Responsibilities

Assist Marina Supervisor
Identifying and notifying maintenance staff of needed repairs and maintenance of facilities, including physically assisting maintenance staff when required.
Some maintenance skills required.
Perform daily bookkeeping tasks necessary to reconcile receipts.
Maintain records as required by the Finance Department relating to ramp fees and dock revenues.
Assign berths to incoming vessels and small craft and maintain a board showing the location of craft using the Bight basin facilities.
Assist vessels and owners in locating services for repairs, supplies and tourist activities.
Coordinate special events at the marina as they pertain to the dockage needs of the vessels participating, but also including other special requirements as necessary.
Coordinate with maintenance personnel for groundskeeping and trash collection as assigned.
Training of new employees, especially relating to spill prevention and response and handling of boats.
Must be able to operate Computer, fax, copies, VHF radio (license required), and general skills with small tools helpful.
Work with the Charter boat tenants to enforce all established rules and policies.
May be required to work at Key West Bight Marina.
Other duties as assigned.