Ferry Deck Hand - Anticipated Vacancy
About The Position
The Maine State Ferry Service offers transportation to and from several of Maine's Island communities. This position is located in beautiful Rockland, Maine. This is entry-level maintenance and personal services work involving general upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance of compartments, passageways, and exterior areas of a ferry. Responsibilities include inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ferries and ensuring the crew and passengers' safety. The work includes customer service functions such as providing information to passengers and assisting with entering and exiting the boat.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Must obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential Card) through TSA within 30 days of employment.
Responsibilities
- General upkeep, cleaning, and maintenance of compartments, passageways, and exterior areas of a ferry.
- Inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining ferries.
- Ensuring the crew and passengers' safety.
- Providing information to passengers.
- Assisting passengers with entering and exiting the boat.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
