Salary Range - $18.50 - $25City Cruises is seeking a First Mate for our operation in New York.About the Opportunity:The successful First Mate is responsible to maintain the appearance of the vessel which includes directing daily activities of the crew, cleaning, some custodial work, and assisting with docking and undocking; will uphold the strictest safety standards for guests and crew; and will maintain a professional and friendly manner consistent with Respect Service System.About You:This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences' RESPECT Service System.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide direction to daily activities of crew.
- Provide exceptional hospitality to guests and coworkers as prescribed in The Respect Service System.
- Maintain the cleanliness and safety of all common areas.
- Sweep, mop, and wash down decks to remove dirt, and debris, using brooms, mops, brushes, and hoses.
- Load or unload materials from vessels.
- Handle lines to moor vessels to pier.
- Stand watch in ships' bows, sterns, or bridge wings in order to look for obstructions in a ship's path or to locate navigational aids such as buoys and lighthouses.
- Operate and maintain ship equipment such as engines and generators, winches, and HVAC systems.
- Chip and clean rust spots on decks, superstructures, and sides of ships, using wire brushes and hand or air chipping machines.
- Be prepared to begin work at scheduled time.
- Additional job duties as assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- At least one (1) to three (3) years' maritime experience OR one (1) year mechanical experience
- Must be able to effectively understand and convey written and verbal information to guests and coworkers
- Energetic and enthusiastic personality essential
- Must possess a service orientation - actively looking for ways to help others
- Will work for extended periods of time without sitting
- Required to lift furniture and other heavy items such as provisions up and down stairs.
- Required to throw mooring lines from ship to pier
- Will be required to be available for work on all major holidays
- Per maritime law, must be a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident
About Us:City Experiences' passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25+ brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you're an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences' mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.City Experiences is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military status, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additional, City Experiences participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.Pursuant to applicable State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.