Lindblad Expeditions · 3 months ago
Rotational Deckhand
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$146/d - $156/dLindblad Expeditions is a pioneer in Expedition Travel, taking guests to some of the world's most remote locations on their fleet of ships. The Licensed Deckhand will maintain ship operations, operate Zodiacs for guest transport, and ensure safety and security on board while providing a memorable expedition experience.
EducationEnvironmental ConsultingTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Sweeps decks, washes windows, keeps vessels free of rust, and empties trash receptacles on a regular basis
Cleans the public restroom and general interior areas such as bulkheads, lockers, etc
Primes and paints the vessel as assigned
Assists Engineering, Hotel, and Expeditions departments as directed by Chief Mate
Uses chemicals for cleaning and ship maintenance while ensuring personal protective equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, etc. are used correctly
May be assigned various special projects as per the Chief Mate's work list
Handles lines during docking and undocking procedures
Assigned anchoring duties as needed
Assists the Bridge Watch Officer with lookout and wheel watch as needed
Assists with lowering/raising and tying up/ casting off of the inflatable boats and kayaks
Assists with loading guests, staff, and crew in and out of inflatable boats
Assists in driving inflatable boats as directed by Chief Mate
Participates in on board safety training, meetings and drills, as directed by the Captain, including fire, abandon ship, man overboard, flooding and medical emergencies
Participates in shore side training as required by the company
Conducts hourly security patrols including inspection of the engine room and lazarette at night
Serves as needed on gangway watch
Familiar with all duties under the company Safety Management System including Emergency Response activities
Loads/off-loads guest luggage
Hauls ship's trash, laundry, and stores as needed
Pulls, cleans and replaces the galley mats, cleans the galley deck and washes any used galley rags
Assists in the training of new rotational and/or seasonal deckhands
Qualification
Required
Minimum 25 GRT Master License, Upon Near Coastal Waters
Valid Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC)
Valid US Passport or US Permanent Resident Card with valid passport
STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
USCG Medical Certificate
STCW Crowd Management (CM)
STCW Vessel Personnel with Designated Security Duties (VPDSD)
First Aid/CPR/AED certification
Ability to read, write, and comprehend policies, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos in English
Ability to effectively communicate--both in writing and orally--with a professional demeanor
Preferred
Must have experience driving Zodiacs or similar small vessels using a tiller outboard motor
Mechanical aptitude and interest
Maritime/boating experience preferred
Good customer service skills; professional demeanor, ability to use necessary levels of tact and courtesy
Detail oriented and thorough; able to follow through on assigned tasks
Able to work independently using initiative and creativity to complete assigned tasks
Strong time management skills; able to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Works well under pressure
Ability to get along well with co-workers and support a team environment
Benefits
Vacation pay--an additional 10% of your daily minimum that is banked up during your 8 weeks on the vessel and then paid out during your 4 weeks off
Annual bonus of up to 5%
Breakdown of the total compensation range: $96 - $106 base daily rate + $50 daily guaranteed tip minimum. Anything beyond $50 daily in gratuities would be yours to keep.
Company
Lindblad Expeditions
Lindblad Expeditions & National Geographic offer authentic exploration
Founded in 1979
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.03B2025-08-06Post Ipo Debt· $675M
2023-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $275M
2020-08-27Post Ipo Equity· $85M
Leadership Team
L. Dyson Dryden
CFO
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