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Vessel and Dock Maintenance is responsible for assisting Captains and management in the safe operation of Wendella Facilities and Vessel fleet. He/she should be at least 18 years old, shall be qualified as to sight, hearing and physical condition to perform his/her duties and be physically able to perform all tasks associated with the protection and evacuation of passengers during emergency situations. He/she is charged with carrying out those tasks that support the mechanical, electrical, propulsion and power plant elements of the Wendella fleet and facilities. They assist in ensuring the vessel functions safely in its role as a tour boat or Water Taxi. This includes, but is not limited to, securing the vessel during docking, undocking and while underway, maintaining vessel cleanliness, providing manpower for tasks as assigned, performing security surveillance and assisting in providing the necessary manpower to accomplish required preventative maintenance on Wendella equipment. DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Ensure passenger safety at all times, provide excellent customer service, participation in emergency preparedness drills, participation in required training programs, handling vessel lines and running gear, loading of equipment and stores, standing a watch, performing security sweeps, janitorial duties, light and heavy maintenance, interact with passengers when needed, conduct safety inspections, assist vessel master in response to troubleshooting failures and casualties as directed, performing preventative maintenance, maintaining vessel maintenance history and work orders. QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Ability to successfully complete Wendella orientation and position specific training, pass a criminal background check and drug test as required, obtain CPR/First aid certification, and obtain a TWIC card as required. Mechanical aptitude WORKING CONDITIONS: Workers frequently spend long hours crouching or standing while conducting a repair, alteration or while facilitating a lookout and while boarding/ disembarking passengers. This is often outdoors during all weather conditions in and around the Chicago are waterways. He/she will frequently get under way on the vessel and will be subject to the effects of the marine environment. They will spend time in cramped conditions below decks while performing his/her duties and will be subject to temperatures significantly higher and noise significantly louder than ambient due to performing tasks in an engine room and mechanical spaces. Some night shifts/early morning shifts required, as well as some weekends. PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Required to stand, sit and kneel for extended periods, Required to carry loads up to 50lbs unassisted, Required to push loads of 100lbs unassisted, Required to work with arms extended upright for extended periods while using tools or devices, Require to work while arms extended outward for extended periods using tools or devices, Required to work in cramped quarters and fit through deck hatches of 20” diameter. Required to conduct tasks while wearing PPE. Required to carry tools and tooling for long distances between tasks and from location to location. All candidates are required to complete a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check prior to an offer of employment. Wendella is a drug-free workplace. All employees are enrolled in a random drug poll.

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. 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 by lifting up to 190lbs. 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. – Ability to work outdoors with exposure to rain, snow, and extreme heat or cold.