Marine Operator (Part-Time)

Town of Fort Myers Beach Florida•Fort Myers Beach, FL

About The Position

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a dependable and proactive Marine Operator to help maintain our waterfront facilities and support daily operations within the Mooring Field and surrounding areas. This role is essential to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming experience for residents and visitors alike. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with facility upkeep, strong customer service skills, and the ability to navigate reservation systems and digital tools with intermediate-level proficiency. The Marine Operator is responsible for the routine maintenance, cleanliness, and general upkeep of Town-owned marine facilities and equipment including, but not limited to, the Mooring Field, restrooms, docks, parking areas, and all navigable waterways within the Town's jurisdiction. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming conditions for residents, visitors, and marine users. In addition to maintenance duties, the Marine Operator provides daily customer service support to Mooring Field patrons, including managing reservations and responding to general inquiries and needs. This position requires availability to work Saturdays and Sundays, along with two additional weekday shifts, each scheduled for six hours per day.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
One (1) year of experience working in marina services and/or related fields.
Enroll, and successfully pass the Florida Boater License and Safety courses and Ostego Bay Oil Spill Co-op course within three (3) months of hire date.
Must possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.
FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in operational maintenance/management of a moderately sized marina/docking facility or similar water-related business preferred.
Commercial Driving License with Hazardous Materials endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains mooring field facilities, equipment, buoys, signage, and navigational aids, including underwater diving inspections and cleanings
Assists boaters with check-ins, mooring assignments, and general inquiries about harbor rules, weather, and water conditions
Inspects vessels, docks, and mooring systems for compliance with regulations and reports safety or maintenance issues
Provides emergency vessel assistance and conducts pump-outs as needed
Cleans and maintains Town facilities, restrooms, and grounds; performs landscaping, pressure washing, painting, and minor construction
Performs routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, irrigation systems, lighting, and building equipment
Operates and maintains marine and work equipment; ensures all tools and vehicles are safe and functional
Conducts daily trash removal and assists with Town-wide maintenance and public works tasks
Monitors inventory of supplies and materials; requests quotes and orders replacements as necessary
Responds to reports of oil or hazardous spills and coordinates with authorities as required
Operates drones to monitor vessel placement and mooring system conditions
Maintains administrative records, including timesheets, inspection logs, and maintenance reports
Attends required trainings and meetings and participates in emergency response efforts
Drives Town vehicles and performs other duties as assigned to support municipal operations
Performs other duties as assigned.