Seaman II

Division:
Operations

Union Affiliation: AFSCME

Supervision received:
Director, Marine Department

The Seaman II position includes variety of duties in connection with the operation and maintenance of marine vessels and related facilities and equipment for the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

• 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 students and marine department personnel, which includes skills such as line handling, splicing line and wire, use of anchor machinery, boat davits and rescue equipment.
• 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.

Shift

Schedule:

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

At least one (1) year of experience as a seaman in the Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, governmental organization or similar marine seamanship 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.

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

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket.

The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting (ORP optional)
• Medical (eight different options) (Pretax)
• CVS Caremark Prescriptions
• Dental / Vision Discount through Union or Dept Of Higher Ed
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Long Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Smart Plan Deferred Comp
• Liberal sick and vacation time and paid holidays
• Free parking

• Hinge Health
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Accounts (DCA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC - Additional Insurance options payroll deduction
• Metro Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that benefits are subject to change at any time.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check, drug screen and physical examination.