Marine Operator (Part-Time)

About the role

The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a Marine Operator to help maintain their waterfront facilities and support daily operations within the Mooring Field and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintains mooring field facilities, equipment, buoys, signage, and navigational aids, including underwater diving inspections and cleanings
• Aids boaters with check-ins, mooring assignments, and general inquiries about harbor rules, weather, and water conditions
• Inspects vessels, docks, and mooring systems for compliance with regulations and reports safety or maintenance issues
• Provides emergency vessel assistance and conducts pump-outs as needed
• Cleans and maintains Town facilities, restrooms, and grounds; performs landscaping, pressure washing, painting, and minor construction
• Performs routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, irrigation systems, lighting, and building equipment
• Operates and maintains marine and work equipment; ensures all tools and vehicles are safe and functional
• Conducts daily trash removal and assists with Town-wide maintenance and public works tasks
• Maintains administrative records, including timesheets, inspection logs, and maintenance reports
• Attends required trainings and meetings and participates in emergency response efforts
• Drives Town vehicles and performs other duties as assigned to support municipal operations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• One (1) year of experience working in marina services and/or related fields
• Florida Boater License and Safety courses and Ostego Bay Oil Spill Co-op course within three (3) months of hire date
• Valid state driver's license and Florida Driver's License within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion
• Commercial Driving License with Hazardous Materials endorsement preferred
• FEMA IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 certification or completion within 30 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant federal and state laws, and regulations for safe vessel operations
• Knowledge of basic groundskeeping, housekeeping and building maintenance practices
• Knowledge of how to use and apply paints, sealers, and stains properly
• Knowledge and application of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in streets, grounds, and facility repair and maintenance, as well as corresponding boating skills and vessel towing operations
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards, safety precautions and personal protective equipment observed in the trade(s) of assignment
• Knowledge of the Florida Clean Marina Best Management Practices
• Ability and understanding to apply the basic Inland Navigational Rules
• Ability to operate service vehicles, including pickup trucks, utility vehicles, riding lawnmowers, etc.
• Ability to safely operate motorized tools, manual tools, and light equipment such as lawnmowers, weed eaters, saws, drills, augers, tillers, compactors, and emergency generators
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to utilize a variety of modern office equipment and operate a computer as necessary
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and the general public
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to handle a multitude of diverse tasks simultaneously while maintaining an attention to detail for the purpose of ensuring accuracy in task performance
• Ability to draw valid conclusions in task processing and prioritization
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, calculate decimals and percentages and compute discount, ratio and proportion and profit and loss
• Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape, and visually read various types of information
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the public
• Ability to maintain reliability and work the assigned schedule

Physical Requirements

• Heavy physical demands, such as exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping
• Sometimes unassisted lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavy objects up to 100 pounds with the assistance of other employees and/or equipment as appropriate
• Excellent eye/hand/foot coordination for operating standard and specialized electrical and gas operated equipment

Environmental Requirements

• Adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, extreme temperatures and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, pathogenic substances, or animal/wildlife attacks

Sensory Requirements

• Sound perception and discrimination
• Visual perception and discrimination
• Oral communications ability