Flamingo Adventures Hiring for Dock Hand at Homestead, Florida Full Time

Dock Hand

Flamingo Adventures, located within The Everglades National Park, has immediate openings for dock hands!

We operate 2 large campgrounds, Eco Tents, and a full-service Marina. We have a new Lodge and Restaurant to open late Fall of 2021 that will add even more jobs in Food & Beverage and Lodging.

We have dorm-style housing for $40 per week. You must work here and be available for full-time hours to live on property.

Our team members enjoy free and/or discounted bicycle, kayak, and boat rentals, food discounts, and free boat tours.

Popular onsite activities include kayaking, canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking, bike riding, and camping. We are also located within a reasonable driving distance from the Florida Keys, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami beaches and nightlife!

Apply today to join our all-star team!
 

JOB SUMMARY

The Flamingo Everglades Marina Dockhand is responsible for assisting with all marina services offered and is expected to maintain a clean and safe dock area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for launching and/or transporting kayaks and canoes, briefing paddlers on safety, orienting them to the local area, and offering suggestions as to where they might encounter wildlife.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests, while directing customer issues to supervisor or unit manager.
• Move skiffs and pontoon boats to and from the fuel dock.
• Assist in refreshing the houseboat fleet between rentals by refilling freshwater tanks, pumping out blackwater tanks, removing soiled linens, and generally ensuring the houseboats are immaculate for the next rental.
• Assist in maintaining the marina, marina grounds, buildings, and marina restrooms to ensure our marina area presents a welcoming environment to our guests.
• Maintain awareness of safety issues, and report them immediately to your manager.
• Identify items and the corresponding cost of items and tabulate bills using cash register, calculator, or other price equipment.
• Issue receipts, refunds, credit, or changes due to customers accurately.
• Maintain cash register and contents within.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Must be willing to complete FWC Boating Safety Training and NPS Everglades Boater Education training.
• A Six Pack MMC is preferred, but not required.
• Must be able to swim or be willing to wear a personal flotation device while on duty.
• Interest and experience in paddle sports, camping, and the local wildlife is highly desirable.
• Strong customer service abilities, the desire to actively look for ways to assist customers, and to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to move everything from single-person kayaks to 3 person canoes, mostly with a second person but sometimes singularly.
• Ability to communicate with customers and coworkers in English. Proficiency in a second language would be a plus, especially Spanish.
• Ability to work outdoors in a tropical environment with the attendant heat, humidity, bugs, wildlife, and inclement weather.

EQUIPMENT USED

All Marina equipment (Boats, Kayaks, Canoes, Gas/Diesel pumps, Blackwater pumps, Dock lines, Motor Vehicles, etc.).

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.