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The Captain shall have the sole responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of the vessel, the passengers, and the crew at all times. They shall be licensed by the United States Coast Guard to operate the vessel and ensure that all applicable rules and regulations are followed for each vessel they are assigned to operate. The Captain will also assume responsibility for seeing that the vessel and its crew are ready to accept passengers, provide the tour, and associated activities in a professional and timely manner. Duties include but at not limited to: ensuring passenger safety at all times; providing excellent customer service; safely piloting and maintaining control of company vessel on assigned route; conducting emergency preparedness drills; evaluations of crew members, participation in required training programs; directing the handling of vessel lines and running gear; supervising the loading of equipment; posting a watch; assuring Vessel security protocols are executed; supervising and performing light janitorial duties; light maintenance; interacting with passengers; conducting safety inspections; supervising and managing assigned vessel crew in accordance with Company policy and USCG requirements; implementing company SMS and Security plans for the vessel assigned; light clerical duties, including completing reports and logs.

Qualifications & Requirements:
– Must be friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking.
– USCG 100-ton Master license.
– CPR/First Aid certification.
– Obtaining a TWIC card, as required.
– Ability to input data using a computer and other traditional means.
– Flexible or open availability. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.
– Per USCG regulations, all Captains will be subject to random drug testing, including marijuana

The Deckhand is an integral part of the safe operation of all our tour boats and the Chicago Water Taxi. They are charged with carrying out those tasks which support the captain and allow for the vessel to function in its role as a tour boat or water taxi. Deckhands will also be required to work on the docks doing bag screenings, security, and dock maintenance. The deckhand works in an outdoor environment, often exposed to rain and other elements, including slick or wet decks. Duties include, but are not limited to, securing the vessel, boarding, de-boarding, greeting passengers, maintaining the vessels cleanliness, providing manpower for tasks as assigned, and assisting in providing the necessary comforts and safety of the passengers. A deckhand may be called upon, in an emergency, to assist in the retrieval of a person in the water and perform training drills for this task. The deckhand should always be visible and interact with the passengers and have the ability to observe, remain in a stationary position, and/or move about the vessel for up to 90 minutes. On a daily basis, this position will assist in the resupply of the vessel, which includes the ability to assist in the lifting of up to 50lbs. Weekend and holiday availability may be required.

Qualifications & Requirements:
– Must be friendly, enthusiastic, and hardworking.
– Customer service experience.
– Foreign language skills are a plus.
– Marine/boating experience is a plus, but not required.
– Due to USCG regulations, must be a United States Citizen.
– Must be 18 years of age or older.
– Flexible or open availability. Evenings, weekends, and holidays are required.
– Ability to work outdoors with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold.
– Per USCG regulations, all deckhands will be subject to random drug testing, including marijuana.

This is a skilled position performing watchman and custodial duties in support of our docks and boats after normal business hours. The position requires detecting and deterring unauthorized access to either the vessels or docks. This is an un-armed position, so the ability to communicate with law enforcement if needed, is required. The position requires the use of various communication devices, security equipment, and standard cleaning equipment, including mops, brooms, vacuum cleaners, and other custodial equipment. This is an outdoor position that involves ascending/descending stairs and moving between docks and vessels. The Overnight Watch & Maintenance position requires the ability to stand for up to 2 hours without a break in various weather conditions including heat, cold or rain. On most days, the person filling this job must be able to work alone, unsupervised, and occasionally move up to 50lbs. The shifts are typically 12 hours, from 8:00pm-8:00am.

Qualifications & Requirements:
– Monitors the facility’s security system.
– Makes regular rounds of the facility.
– Performs light custodial duties as assigned.
– Keeps premises in clean and orderly condition.
– Removes litter and waste as needed.
– Cleans boats and docks.
– Ability to work outdoors with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold.
– Ability to work independently.

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