Marine Craftsman - Boston Harbor City Cruises

Hornblower•Boston, MA

About The Position

The Marine Craftsman position will need to have attention to detail and quality of work to support a comprehensive program of maintenance, modification, and repair work of the passenger vessels in the City Experiences fleet of Vessels.Duties and Responsibilities: Must work in a safe, methodical, and consistent manner under the direction and guidance of the Director of Esthetics and Welding, performing, or learning to perform the tasks outlined by the Director. Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and fabrication on passenger vessels.\ Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on company owned dockside facilities, docks, piers, and buildings. Vessel and dockside facility plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, piping, appliances, and pumping systems. Vessel interior and exterior painting preparation and painting, including but not limited to descaling then painting vessel decks, hull interiors and exteriors, topside superstructures, and interior walls, ceilings, and floors. Welding preparation, fabrication of new and repair of structures, welding of various metals in repair or new fabrication. Carpentry and craftsmanship of interior journey, walls, ceilings, decks, and all other building materials found on passenger vessels. Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based and structured maintenance and repair program as requested and assisted by the Director. Participate in computer and mobile phone-based monitoring and input of maintenance tasks, work hours, and company training and documentation programs. Additional job duties as assigned.

Requirements

Training and experience in fields related to construction, maintenance, and repair of motor vessels (ie. Commercial or residential building).
Be able and willing to wear personal safety clothing and equipment such as hard hats, gloves, facemasks, life vests, safety harnesses, etc. as deemed necessary for safe work practice and company policy guidelines.
Ability to lift weights of 50 lbs. or more safely, at times on moving vessels.
Ability to work outdoors in weather conditions in all seasons for several hours at a time.
Aptitude in minimally 1 of the below trade skills, preferably in the marine industry: Professional painting and paint surface preparation (painting of steel, aluminum, wood, and veneers).
Skilled carpentry training and experience (working in wood, fire resistant veneers, flooring, and ceiling materials).
Welding and metal fabrication training and experience (should include MIG, TIG, electric ARC and wire feed welders, and fabrication experience in ferrous and non-ferrous metals).
Plumbing and pipe fitting training and experience (includes refurbishment or redesign of bathrooms, vessel water pumping, steel piping, exhaust piping, and fluid drainage systems).
Strong customer service, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Maintain a high level of organization, detailed oriented and meet deadlines.
Handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by job responsibility.
Listen effectively, assess the situation, determine relevant issues, & suggest solutions.
Have a working knowledge of computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.
Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to coworkers and guests.
Maintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standards.
Will be required to be available for work nights, weekends and on all major holidays.

Responsibilities

Work in a safe, methodical, and consistent manner under the direction and guidance of the Director of Esthetics and Welding, performing, or learning to perform the tasks outlined by the Director.
Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and fabrication on passenger vessels.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on company owned dockside facilities, docks, piers, and buildings.
Vessel and dockside facility plumbing repairs to pipes, valves, tanks, piping, appliances, and pumping systems.
Vessel interior and exterior painting preparation and painting, including but not limited to descaling then painting vessel decks, hull interiors and exteriors, topside superstructures, and interior walls, ceilings, and floors.
Welding preparation, fabrication of new and repair of structures, welding of various metals in repair or new fabrication.
Carpentry and craftsmanship of interior journey, walls, ceilings, decks, and all other building materials found on passenger vessels.
Documentation and monitoring of maintenance and repair work through the company web based and structured maintenance and repair program as requested and assisted by the Director.
Participate in computer and mobile phone-based monitoring and input of maintenance tasks, work hours, and company training and documentation programs.
Additional job duties as assigned.