Senior Dockmaster (Seasonal)
Lead marine facility operations, enforce dock rules, maintain equipment, interact with public, and enjoy a competitive hourly pay rate with a seasonal schedule.
Are you passionate about boating and ready for a seasonal adventure? The Senior Dockmaster (Seasonal) position offers an attractive hourly salary between $26.00 and $32.75, providing a meaningful, hands-on role. This is a temporary seasonal opportunity with the Parks and Recreation Department, requiring a knack for marine facility management, strong communication, and a willingness to work weekends and holidays.
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Dockmaster manages boat storage, mooring assignments, and ensures equitable slip allocation and facility use.
Duties include daily cleaning and minor repairs to docks, floats, restrooms, and surrounding grounds.
You’ll launch, haul, and store marine equipment, oversee storage records, and monitor public and transient boat traffic.
Compliance with safety and environmental rules, both local and state, is critical.
Interaction with office staff, record keeping, and tactful public enforcement are central to the role.
Pros
This position offers competitive pay, an active outdoor work environment, and hands-on marine experience perfect for boating enthusiasts.
It is ideal for those seeking flexible, seasonal work and provides the satisfaction of maintaining well-run public harbor facilities.
Cons
The seasonal nature means limited job security beyond the working months, with no benefits for unrepresented hires.
The work can be physically demanding, involving manual labor in variable weather and requires weekend and holiday commitments.
Verdict
If you have boating experience and enjoy engaging with the public, this Senior Dockmaster opportunity provides a rewarding, well-compensated seasonal role. For those who thrive outdoors and want a structured, responsible position, it’s a compelling choice.
