Deckhand

Hornblower GroupHornblower Group is a global leader in experience and transportation. Spanning a 100-year history, Hornblower Group's portfolio of international offerings includes water- and land-based experiences and ferry and transportation services. City Experiences, Hornblower Group's premier experience division, offers dining and sightseeing cruises and walking and food tours through the City Cruises, Walks, and Devour brands. City Ferry, part of Hornblower Group's Ferry and Transportation Division, is the largest private operator of high-speed passenger and vehicle ferries in the United States, carrying more than 10 million passengers annually and operating services including NYC Ferry, Puerto Rico Ferry, and other regional ferry systems. Hornblower Group's subsidiaries include Hornblower Marine, which provides vessel outhaul and maintenance services at Bridgeport Boatworks in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Seaward Services, Inc., a full-service shipping, waterfront logistics and management company that specializes in the operation and maintenance of government and commercial vessels. Additionally, Anchor Operating System, LLC, a Hornblower Group subsidiary and independent entity, provides reservation, ticketing and website integration services for clients in the transportation, tourism and entertainment industries. Today, Hornblower Group's global portfolio covers over 10 countries, over 50 U.S. cities and serves more than 20 million guests annually. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, Hornblower Group's additional corporate offices reside in San Francisco, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Chicago, Illinois; London, United Kingdom; New York, New York; Dublin, Ireland; and across Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit hornblowercorp.com.Position Summary:The successful Deckhand is responsible to maintain the appearance and cleanliness of the vessel, ensuring guest comfort and safety while underway, and assisting with docking and undocking.Duties and Responsibilities:Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in our RESPECT service systemFollow safety procedures in order to ensure the protection of passengers and vesselParticipate in routine safety drills to prepare for major incidentsHandle lines to moor vessels to pierStand watch in ships' bows, sterns, or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthousesAssist Captain and supervisory personnel in maintain vessel equipment and systems such as HVAC, engine, and technical equipmentMaintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areasSweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hosesLoad or unload materials from vessels; gather and remove trash from vesselService, clean, and supply restroomsBe prepared to begin work at scheduled timeMaintain uniform and personal grooming in compliance with appearance standardsOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdditional job duties assignedRequirements & Qualifications:High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferredMust be at least eighteen (18) years of ageMust be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkersMust possess a service orientation actively looking for ways to help othersEnergetic and enthusiastic personality essentialWill work for extended periods of time without sittingMust be able to lift up to fifty (50) poundsMust be able to throw mooring lines from ship to pierMust have normal color vision to accurately interpret navigational lights and color-sensitive system and safety displaysMay be required to apply for a Transportation Workers ID CardWill be required to be available for work on all major holidaysPhysical RequirementsAbility to work onboard a moving vessel in varying weather and sea conditions, including maintaining balance and stability while underway.Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently throughout a shift.Ability to navigate stairs, ladders, narrow passageways, and confined spaces commonly found onboard vessels.Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull supplies, equipment, and inventory weighing up to 40 pounds independently.Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, and perform repetitive motions as required in food service and hospitality operations.Ability to respond quickly and effectively during normal operations, guest service situations, and emergency procedures.Ability to safely work in a fast-paced environment with exposure to moving equipment, wet surfaces, temperature variations, and moderate noise levels.Ability to visually inspect service areas, food presentation, cleanliness standards, and safety conditions.Ability to communicate effectively with guests, crew members, and management in person and via radio or other communication devices.Successfully complete vessel-specific safety and emergency training.Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts as operational needs require.Work EnvironmentWork is performed primarily onboard a Coast Guard-inspected passenger vessel, with duties split between dining, service, storage, galley-adjacent, and administrative areas.Position requires regular movement throughout multiple decks and may involve occasional exposure to outdoor marine environments, including heat, humidity, rain, wind, and sunlight.Must be able to safely perform duties while the vessel is docked or underway.The RESPECT Service System embodies our mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Hornblower is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, as a federal, state, and local contractor, Hornblower complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals, where and as they apply. The company also participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.