Job Details

Salary: $18.47 Hourly

Location : Vero Beach, FL

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 00762

Department: MARINA

Opening Date: 09/26/2024

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Under close supervision, assists marina customers, performs routine maintenance duties and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of marina facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Provides customer service to marina users; registers new customers, assists vessels on and off the fuel dock, dispenses fuel and pumps sewage from vessels.
• Performs routine marina maintenance including custodial duties.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance on docks, moorings, and other related maintenance as assigned. Computes user fees, processes cash and credit card transactions.
• Observes standard operating procedures and safety practices and maintains cleanliness of work area and tools.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of a variety of building trades procedures and techniques including occupational hazards and safety practices related to facility maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of marina policies and procedures including applicable federal, state and local waterway and fuel handling regulations.
• Knowledge of building maintenance equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of line handling, knot tying and splicing.
• Knowledge of CPR and first response emergency measures.
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Ability to safely operate assigned vessels, marina forklifts, power and hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to use various office equipment including personal computers and Point of Sale System.
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time in all weather extremes.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work including the general public.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Exposure to potential physical harm, dangerous machinery, infectious disease, hazardous chemicals and extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy or bulky items frequently up to 60 lbs.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment required to perform essential functions of the job.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Office equipment including POS system, calculator telephone, personal computers and two-way marine radios; gasoline and diesel pumping equipment, dewatering pumps, generators, marina skiff, marina forklifts, power saws, electrical test equipment, hammers, saws, bolt cutters, etc.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

One year of facility maintenance or other general maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

The City of Vero Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; employee long term disability coverage; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a voluntary 401a Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution, and voluntary 457(b) tax-deferred compensation and ROTH IRA plans to supplement your retirement. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes health fairs and much more!