Marina Dock Hand II

Palmetto Bluff Investments•Bluffton, SC
•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Palmetto Bluff is a 20,000-acre Lowcountry development along the May River in South Carolina, between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. The development includes a member-only club with a marina and other amenities, as well as a nature preserve, trails, retail shopping, and a village. The Marina Dock Hand works outdoors as part of a marina team, learning fundamentals of boat operations, local waterways, and teamwork. The role includes washing, preparing, and readying boat club boats so they are presentable. Experience is not required. The position provides service to members and guests and helps maintain marina operations, the boat club fleet, docks, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

  • Successfully complete the BoatUS boating safety course within 30 days.
  • Present a bright, high-energy, go-getter demeanor and excellent self-presentation.
  • Provide a high level of service and a memorable experience for members.
  • Be able to work flexible hours.
  • Be capable of multitasking.
  • Demonstrate a professional work ethic and an enthusiastic, positive attitude.
  • Work independently or as part of a team.
  • Appreciate and respect nature and local waterways.
  • Have good organizational skills.
  • Communicate well.
  • Perform cleaning tasks necessary to keep boats safe and operable.
  • Be able to reach with arms and hands, bend, and stoop.
  • May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Be able to perform tasks involving grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, hearing, and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

  • Greet and assist members at the marina boatyard and dock, and aboard vessels for departures and returns.
  • Provide exceptional service to members and guests.
  • Complete established opening and closing duties.
  • Keep the marina, docks, and surrounding area clean and organized.
  • Maintain the appearance of the boat club fleet, outfit boats with safety gear, and perform cosmetic and maintenance tasks.
  • Restock life jackets and boat inventory supplies for the club fleet.
  • Carry out boat pump-out requests as directed.
  • Prepare privately owned boats with ice and water and wash them off upon return, as directed.
  • Secure lines and tie-ups using Wilson Landing knot-tying guidelines.
  • Work with Forklift Operators to guide launches and returns and ensure a safe, accurate process.
  • Assist with boat launches, dockage organization, retrievals, tie-ups, storage, and returns.
  • Assist with special events at the marina as needed.
  • Assist with Wilson Landing operations as directed.

Benefits

  • Medical coverage with an employer contribution, beginning on the first of the month following hire.
  • Dental coverage with an employer contribution, beginning on the first of the month following hire.
  • Vision coverage with an employer contribution, beginning on the first of the month following hire.
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching contribution.
  • Paid life coverage.
  • Paid disability coverage.
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