Job Details
Temporary Deckhand - Halstead Fleet
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Temporary Deckhand - Halstead Fleet.
Position Details
Location
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States
Division
GCRL Boat Operations
Position Type
Staff
Employment Status
Full Time
Grant Funded
No
Salary Range
11.50 - 13.50
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Special Instructions to ApplicantsThis is a seasonal position expected to last no more than 90 days. We encourage college students or anyone looking for a temporary position to apply. Preference will be give to local applicants with flexible availability.
Job Summary
Underthe supervision of the Fleet Captain, this position will perform deckhandduties on vessels in the Halstead Fleet or other university vessels as assigned. Temporary deckhands are responsiblefor general maintenance, upkeep, and cleanliness of the vessel while at sea andin port. This is a temporary, non-benefitted position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs day-to-day maintenance on research vessels to include loading, storing, and maintaining all equipment;performs cleaning and general maintenance; performs linehandling duties; painting; and yard work. These duties will beperformed in all types of weather, night and day, and while the vessel isunderway.
- Assists the Captain with navigation of the vessel. Must beable to communicate with Captain and passengers via VHF radio, orally, orsound/hand signals.
- Operates winches,A-frames, and trawls; performs engine room checks and rigging.
- Assists scientific crews with safe and efficient gear deployments and retrievals to include nets, CTDs, and other necessary equipment.
- Assists passengers asneeded and helps oversee general safety of those on board vessel.
- Serves as a deckhand onother university vessels as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High schooldiploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years old.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Ability to complete and pass an internal training program required forapproval to operate the vessel's deck equipment. Position is subject tohands-on training necessary to gain skills using hydraulic systems, cranes, andwinches.
- Ability to routinely lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Ability towork away from home, offshore, over-night,weekends, and some holidays.
- Ability towork on a daily basis at vessel's homeport, while not on a charter.
- Ability toreturn to vessels on scheduled time off in the event of emergency or to helpfacilitate the university's hurricane evacuation plan.
- Ability andwillingness to cross-train and work on other university vessels as needed.
- Basiccomputer knowledge and ability to operate Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications1-3 monthsof related experience, First Aid,CPR/AED Certification, MississippiBoater Education Certification
About The University of Southern Mississippi Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.