BlaineHarbor - Dock Attendant Seasonal

Blaine Harbor - Dock Attendant Seasonal 3 Month

Blaine Harbor Office, 235 Marine Drive, Blaine, Washington, United States of America

The Seasonal Dock Attendant assists in daily operations at Blaine Harbor during the peak season by providing exceptional customer service to all Port patrons. Responsibilities include but are not limited to dockside customer service, facilities clean‑up, and special projects as assigned by the Harbormaster. These responsibilities may at times be completed independently or with the assistance of another Dock Attendant or Harbor Staff.

Activities are generally routine and covered by established procedures, practices, or processes.

• Provide excellent, friendly customer service around the Harbor.
• Conduct frequent dock checks to verify vessels occupying moorage spaces.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of marina docks, walkways, restrooms, parking lots, and garbage/recycling areas.
• Assist in docking of incoming vessels by catching lines.
• Perform daily walkthroughs to assess items in need of repair by Port Maintenance team.
• Assist Port Staff with a variety of Port equipment including the Harbor skiff, forklifts, sanitary pump‑outs, pressure washer and emergency pumps.
• Assist Harbor staff with dock washing.
• Assist Harbor staff with account and inventory research.
• Come to work on time, well‑groomed, and dressed appropriately.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

• Valid Washington State driver’s license.

• Experience in customer service.

• Must have a good attitude and pleasant demeanor when interacting with customers and staff.
• Knowledge of Marina operations, small boat handling, and commercial fishing or local cruising is desired.
• Strong knowledge of the Blaine area and surrounding communities and attractions.
• Ability to hear alarms and audibly identify dangers or hazards.
• Experience in custodial/janitorial service is desirable.
• Must possess the ability to act as an ambassador to the community.
• Curiosity and interest in learning and applying new skills.
• Must have the ability to hear, speak, and understand the spoken English word.

Position is responsible for specified tasks within the department and does not supervise the work of other employees. Position may be responsible for representing the Port to the public on a regular basis.

The Port offers Washington paid sick leave.

At its sole discretion, the Port of Bellingham may consider combinations of education, experience, certifications, and training in lieu of specifically required qualifications contained herein.

The Port of Bellingham participates in E-Verify.

The Port provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.