Posting:  October 2024                       

Start date: ASAP   

Position:  Seaman II

Department:  Marine Department – Operations Division

Union Affiliation:  AFSCME – Job Group 14 /Step 1

Position Number:  FY25-11

Application Deadline:     November 15, 2024

Supervision Received: Director, Marine Department

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General Description: 

The Seaman II position includes variety of duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of marine vessels for the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. This position requires the employee to perform preventative maintenance and repair of marine equipment, vessels, devices, buildings, vehicles and machinery.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Assist the Marine Director in general operations of the Marine Department assets.

·         Supervise cadets as required to support general operations of the Marine Department.

·         Provides boat shop supervision of equipment inventory, repair, general cleanliness and security.

·         Provides practical seamanship instruction to all Seaman I and cadets, may include line handling, splicing line and wire, ground tackle, davits and rescue equipment.

·         Maintain proper personal protection equipment and uphold compliance of safety management directives from the Director of the Marine Department or the divisional Vice President.

·         Supervises and assists in vessel maintenance projects including steel preservation, painting, welding, bilge and tank cleaning.

·         Operates and instructs proper use of davits, winches, windlasses and gangways.

·         Supervises and assists in maintenance of piers, floats and Marine Department buildings, as directed.

·         Provides supervision and inventory of paints, painting equipment, solvents and chemicals, as directed.

·         Performs scraping, chipping, painting and/or varnishing boat surfaces.

·         Engages in maintenance activities such as lubricating marine machinery and equipment

·         Participates in handing of mooring lines for the securing or releasing of vessels.

·         Participate in the raising and dropping of anchors, handling gangways, and performing related work as required.

·         Participation in random drug testing program as it pertains to safety sensitive position.

·         Performs other duties, as assigned.

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Qualifications:

Candidate must have at least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a seaman in the Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, governmental organization or similar marine experience.  Possess knowledge of seamanship terminology, equipment and devices for operating marine vessels, and types of materials and methods for repairing and cleaning marine vessels. Skilled in using seamanship hand tools and knot-tying 

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Preferred Qualifications:

Possess current and valid Merchant Mariner Credential, STCW Basic Safety Training endorsement preferred; Massachusetts Hydraulic Operators license; Class 2 or CDL Driver’s License    

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Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.* (*Initial assignment only – subject to change according to Administration)

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Salary:  Biweekly:  $1,874.61 (Group 14 /Step 1); Annual:  $48,739.86 (Group 14 /Step 1)

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To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, an MMA application, Affirmative Action form and the contact information of five (5) professional references.  These forms are located on the employment opportunities link under Human Resources on the MMA website https://www.maritime.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/full-time. Applications may be attached and sent electronically to [email protected]. Alternatively, you may send your application materials by USPS to: Human Resources, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.  Finalist must complete a pre-employment physical exam, drug screening and background check.