Licensed Deckhand

Lindblad Expeditions Holdings • Seattle, WA

202d • $146 - $156

About The Position

As a Licensed Deckhand with Lindblad Expeditions, you'll do more than maintain ship operations-you'll help guide guests through some of the most remote and breathtaking places on Earth. A key part of your role involves operating Zodiacs to safely transport guests between ship and shore, offering them a front-row seat to glaciers, wildlife, and rugged coastlines. Whether navigating the inlets of Southeast Alaska or exploring the warm waters of Baja, you'll be an essential part of delivering our signature expedition experience. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for the sea, strong seamanship, and a desire to interact with guests in dynamic, outdoor settings. You'll work as part of a close-knit Deck team on board one of our U.S.-flagged vessels, where safety, teamwork, and curiosity are always top priorities. If you're ready to combine your maritime skills with unforgettable adventures, we'd love to have you aboard.

Requirements

• USCG 25 or higher GRT Masters Near Coastal License
• Valid TWIC card required
• Valid US Passport required
• STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) required
• Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification required

Nice To Haves

• USCG 100 GRT Masters Near Coastal License preferred
• STCW Crisis Management and Human Behavior (CMHB) preferred
• Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF) certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Sweeps decks, washes windows, keeps vessels free of rust, and empties trash receptacles on a regular basis.
• Cleans the public restroom and general interior areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc.
• Primes and paints the vessel as assigned.
• Assists Engineering, Hotel, and Expeditions departments as directed by Chief Mate.
• Uses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly.
• May be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate's work list.
• Handles lines during docking and undocking procedures.
• Assigned anchoring duties as needed.
• Assists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch as needed.
• Assists with lowering/raising and tying up/casting off of the inflatable boats and kayaks.
• Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats.
• Assists in driving inflatable boats as directed by Chief Mate.
• Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies.
• Participates in shore side training as required by the company.
• Conducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette at night.
• Serves as needed on gangway watch.
• Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities.
• Loads/off-loads guest luggage.
• Hauls ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed.
• Pulls, cleans and replaces the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags.
• Assists in the training of new rotational and/or seasonal deckhands.

Benefits

• Vacation pay--an additional 10% of your daily minimum that is banked up during your 8 weeks on the vessel and then paid out during your 4 weeks off
• Annual bonus of up to 5%
• Base daily rate of $96 - $106 plus $50 daily guaranteed tip minimum

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees