Temporary Deckhand / Mate (Summer Season - May - September)

Corporate Headquarters

450 Alaskan Way S., Suite #708
Seattle, WA 98104

Phone: 206.652.1111 www.saltchuk.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Temporary Deckhand / Mate (Summer Season – May September)
LOCATION: Thea Foss Ship / Seattle Based
REPORTS TO: Lead Captain
POSTED: April 14, 2023
CLOSES: When filled

Thea Foss vessel overview

The 120-foot, 260 GRT Thea Foss is a steel-hulled luxury yacht designed by famed naval architect L.E. (Ted) Geary and built by Craig Shipbuilding Co. in Long Beach,
California in 1930. The vessel carries between 5 and 6 crew members and up to 20 day-cruise guests or 10 overnight guests. The owner Saltchuk Resources committed to an extensive restoration over the years and the vessel is in excellent operational and cosmetic condition. Today, Thea Foss is home-ported in Seattle on Lake Union and is used for the enjoyment of the customers and guests of the Saltchuk family of companies. The boat is operated and maintained year-round. We are looking for a temporary Deckhand and/or Mate for the Summer Sailing Season 2023. The vessel will be going to Alaska for a few months, and otherwise based in Seattle on Lake
Union for local dinner cruising May – Sept.

Saltchuk overview

Saltchuk is a privately owned family of transportation and distribution companies committed to being the best in North America. Headquartered in Seattle, we seek people who share our values and take pride in being professional. We value safety, reliability, dedication to our organization, and industry-leading environmental innovation. We look for pride, integrity, grit, and approachability. If you’re looking for a long-term career, this is a phenomenal place to build one. Visit www.saltchuk.com.

Job responsibilities

Duties entail a wide variety of responsibilities, including, but not limited to:

• Functioning as coxswain of the ship’s boats
• All work to be performed under the direct supervision of the captain
• Anchor handling
• Cleaning, maintenance and repair of the ship, both interior and exterior
• Line handling and rigging
• Standing at wheel watch and lookout duties

• Being the face of Saltchuk –always appropriately groomed and courteous to passengers and other crew members
• Ability to lift forty pounds or more on regular basis
• As a seaman, you will be assigned emergency duties on the ship’s station bill and are expected to participate in all training drills and instruction related to your specific duties
• Use of illicit drugs and alcohol is strictly forbidden while aboard, whether on duty or off.
• Working with all other crewmembers to establish and ensure Best Practices and Procedures
• Under the direct supervision of the Chief Engineer, assist with a variety of engineering duties such as oiling, wiping, assembling, disassembling, adjusting, etc. of ship’s mechanical systems

Qualifications

• Ideally, a current USCG license 500 GT Oceans preferred coastal and inland for back-up boat handling
• Recent employment as a Deckhand and/or Mate aboard antique or traditional yachts or small passenger vessels of 100 to 500 gross tons
• Basic firefighting, first-aid, CPR and AED training preferred
• A current U.S. passport at all times as the ship does travel into foreign waters.
• Up-to-date Basic Safety Training

Experience & skills

• Willingness to learn and practice the vessel’s Best Practices and Safety
• Works well with others at all levels, generally pleasant and kind to others,
• Minimum 2 years of shipboard engineering experience, on antique or traditional vessels
• Strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
• Strong communicator, with good collaboration skills
• Willingness to assist other crew members with duties
• Proactive, takes initiative to accomplish tasks even before being asked.

Procedures

Work schedule:

• 12-hour days while away for the summer in SE Alaska (July – September)
• 8-hour days May – June – dinner cruises and training (South Lake Union)

Saltchuk Career Opportunity

As a temporary casual employee for the summer sailing season, you will be eligible for:

• Sick leave will accrue per the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe policy.
• $50 per month transportation/parking subsidy.
• Pay Range $25.00-$35.00 per hour (Depending on years of experience as a
• ORCA transportation card.

Deckhand)

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Please contact us to request accommodation.

All Saltchuk companies prohibit discrimination based on race; gender, gender identity, or gender expression; sexual orientation; geographic background; national origin; culture; age; disability; veteran status; economic status; marital status; religious beliefs; or genetics.

Excited to explore this opportunity with Saltchuk? We’d love to hear from you!
Send your resume to Erin Kittleman, Senior Director, Human Resources at :
[email protected]

Saltchuk Career Opportunity

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road