Seasonal Summer Deckhand - Washington DC - Lindblad Expeditions
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Job Title: Seasonal Summer DeckhandAbout Lindblad Expeditions:
Lindblad Expeditions is a true pioneer in Expedition Travel. From taking the first citizen explorers to Antarctica in 1966,
a pioneering achievement that set the stage for our future endeavors.
We opened Galapagos and Easter Island to tourism in 1967 and led the first tourist expedition through
The Northwest Passage in 1984 demonstrating our willingness to push boundaries.
Innovative partnerships have allowed us to launch expeditions around remote locations on our fleet of ships which number twenty nowadays reaching nearly thirty thousand guests annually while ensuring they experience thrill discovery travel experiences.
Deckhands are responsible for maintaining cleaning interior exterior vessel duties In addition deckhands assist bridge watch navigation perform hourly security patrols including nightly engine room inspections assisting general boat operations Sweeps decks washes windows empties trash receptacles Uses chemicals cleaning ship maintenance wearing personal protective equipment such gloves safety glasses respirators etc assigned projects Chief Mate work list Assists lowering raising inflatable boats tying cast off Participates on-board safety training meetings drills fire abandon ship man overboard flooding medical emergencies Conducts security patrols inspection engine lazarette Serves gangway watch Hauls trash laundry stores mechanical aptitude interest preferred Maritime boating experience good customer service skills valid TWIC card required Valid US passport STCW Basic Safety Training required Current Basic Advanced Fire Fighting certification preferred