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Description
Marina Attendants work in the formal Suisun City classification of Recreation Specialist I. Starting hourly rate will depend on qualifications. This position works on average 19 hours per week.
THE DEPARTMENT: The Recreation, Parks and Marina Department is responsible for the operations and programs of the Suisun City Marina, the Senior Center and the Joseph A. Nelson Center, including preschool, after-school programs at various sites, recreation classes and sports leagues, community events and special event rentals.
THE POSITION: Marina Attendants answer questions for the general public regarding boating and fishing information, policies and procedures, as well as boat slip pricing, keep the marina boat dock area clean and clear of clutter, fuel boats as necessary, perform a variety of maintenance and repair work on marina facilities, and operate maintenance equipment and power tools. We’re looking for highly motivated people with a customer service orientation who genuinely enjoy helping others and who are flexible problem-solvers.
Ideal Candidate
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Provides assistance and information to marina customers both in person and by telephone
- Performs marina-related inspections and boat checks
- Performs boat measurement and appearance inspections
- Performs scheduled boat checks, seaworthiness boat checks and improvement verifications
- Monitors dock conditions
- Performs checks of seawall and other dock infrastructure
- Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work on Marina facilities and structures, including marina docks, boat launch, Harbor Master’s office, and other public facilities.
- Operates maintenance equipment and power tools such as a pressure washer, power saws, and power drills; maintains hand tools and assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
- Assists with special events preparation and coordination
- Performs impound and auction-related activities
- Interprets, applies, and explains policies, regulations, codes and procedures relating to slips, moorings and dock structures
- Assigns space for visiting vessels and collects fees
- Calculates and collects fees
- Responsible for physical assets in the marina using computerized inventory system
- Operates marina equipment such as small water craft, hoists, pump-outs, etc
- Handles issues/inquiries concerning marina slips and permits
- Assist boaters as needed in safe and appropriate manner
- Clear debris from Suisun City waters
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Training: None required.
Experience: Some work experience with boating and fishing, as well as cash handling, is desired.
License or Certificate: Possession of an appropriate driver’s license may be required of some positions. May require California Boater Card. The ability to obtain a CPR, First Aid and AED certificate may be required.
Special Requirements: Background check and drug screenings are required prior to formal job offer.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- Environment: Work is performed in an indoor or outdoor recreational environment and may include travel from site to site; and exposure to inclement weather conditions.
- Physical: Primary functions require walking, standing, running, stooping, reaching, bending and climbing; light, moderate or heavy lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying.
- Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
- Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Benefits
Benefits: Employees in the job classes defined as Temporary, Part-Time are subject to the provisions of the City Personnel Rules and Regulations, and the terms of the Temporary / Part-Time Employee Compensation and Benefits Plan.
All Temporary, Part-Time employees are enrolled in the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) in lieu of Social Security and accrue up to 24 hours of sick leave per year. Eligibility for other benefits is dependent upon the number of hours worked.
Special Instructions
APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCEDURE: The City of Suisun City utilizes CalOpps.org to accept and process employment applications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the City’s official application but may accompany the application. All applications and resumes will be reviewed to select those applicants whose qualifications appear to most closely match the requirements of the position. A limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the subsequent phase(s) of the recruitment process, which may include one or more of the following: written examination, performance examination, assessment exercises, oral interviews, and complete background checks. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement in the selection process.