Temporary Deckhand - Ocean Springs, United States - The University of Southern Mississippi

Description

Underthe supervision of the Fleet Captain, this position will perform deckhandduties on vessels in the Halstead Fleet or other university vessels as assigned. Temporary deckhands are responsiblefor general maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of the vessel while at sea andin port. This is a temporary, non-benefitted position.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Performs day-to-day maintenance on research vessels to include loading, storing, and maintaining all equipment; performs cleaning and general maintenance; performs line handling duties; painting; and yard work. These duties will be performed in all types of weather, night and day, and while the vessel is underway.

Assists the Captain with navigation of the vessel. Must be able to communicate with Captain and passengers via VHF radio, orally, or sound/hand signals.

Operates winches, A-frames, and trawls; performs engine room checks and rigging.

Assists scientific crews with safe and efficient gear deployments and retrievals to include nets, CTDs, and other necessary equipment.

Assists passengers as needed and helps oversee general safety of those on board vessel.

Serves as a deckhand on other university vessels as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications High schooldiploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to complete and pass an internal training program required forapproval to operate the vessel's deck equipment. Position is subject tohands-on training necessary to gain skills using hydraulic systems, cranes, andwinches.

Ability to routinely lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.

Ability towork away from home, offshore, over-night,weekends, and some holidays.

Ability towork on a daily basis at vessel's homeport, while not on a charter.

Ability toreturn to vessels on scheduled time off in the event of emergency or to helpfacilitate the university's hurricane evacuation plan.

Ability andwillingness to cross-train and work on other university vessels as needed.

Basiccomputer knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications 1-3 monthsof related experience, First Aid,CPR/AED Certification, MississippiBoater Education Certification