About This Role
This temporary position as a Deckhand involves working on cruise ships for up to 28 weeks, ensuring a safe and seamless voyage for guests. The role is an introduction to the cruise industry, providing a strong foundation for a career in hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Handle lines, gangways, anchors, and marine equipment under the guidance of Captains and Mates
- Perform daily exterior cleaning, line handling, and logistic support tasks
- Stand helm watches, assisting the Captain and Mate in steering the vessel
- Stand gangway and deck watches, including security, maintenance, and passenger assistance duties
- Load and unload guest luggage, ship stores, garbage, and daily logistics tasks
- Clean all exterior decks, verandas, windows, furniture, and marine spaces
- Wash, dry, and fold all ship laundry
- Maintain exemplary professional grooming and uniform appearance
- Be continually available to assist guests and crew
- Rotate through day-night watch and task schedules averaging 12 hours daily
Requirements
- At least eighteen (18) years of age
- American citizen or Green Card holder
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
- Pass a pre-employment drug test for all shipboard employees, including testing for Marijuana and other controlled substances
- Adhere to grooming standards, including limitations on visible tattoos and piercings
- Work well under pressure, keep composure, and maintain a positive attitude
- Ability to live and satisfactorily perform job duties in an environment subject to constant ship motion
- Ability to work around 12 hours per day
- Ability to assist in the event of an on-board emergency by quickly climbing up a ladder, opening, and passing through a 20-inch diameter hatch
- Ability to stand for your entire shift
- Ability to frequently lift up to 20 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently bend, squat, and reach
- Ability to live and work on board a vessel for extended periods of time
- Ability to use stairs frequently
Benefits
- Additional bonuses
- All major living expenses covered aboard
- Travel
- Room and board
- Uniforms
- Training
Important Details
- Schedule: 7 days per week while onboard the ship, averaging 12 hours daily
- Contract: temporary employment, not to extend beyond 28 weeks of shipboard work
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