Vessel Maintenance Technician

Description

Mystic Seaport Museum owns and operates a rotating fleet of modern and traditional vessels, many of which are passenger-carrying vessels. This position will execute all vessel maintenance procedures and practices on a daily, seasonal, and long term basis for operational museum watercraft and serve as captain aboard various charter vessels

Essential Functions:  

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all engineering aspects of vessels, both modern and traditional, power and sail 
• Move operational vessels along the waterfront as needed and operate vessels with passengers in accordance with state and USCG regulations
• Execute all aspects of regular vessel maintenance and preservation
• Work aloft on modern and traditionally rigged vessels dockside in a safe and competent manner to troubleshoot systems aloft or aid in up and down rigging. 
• Maintain highly organized workflow while remaining flexible to ever changing priorities
• Maintain full environmental compliance, cleanliness and orderliness in all vessels 
• Assist with movement or other modification of museum docks, floats, and moorings as assigned
• Operate work boats and supply support services for the Museum as needed
• Work with Marine Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and supervise volunteer activities related to vessel maintenance
• Maintain all paint and coatings, application and inventory
• Insure secure berths, moorings, and storage of all operational watercraft
• Participate in storm and emergency preparation and cleanup
• Participate in hauling, launching, and movement of all watercraft
• Work as needed in other areas of the shipyard and watercraft area such as rigging, and shipwright work.  
• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with others in the field, particularly on the Mystic River
• All other projects as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:  

• Three years’ experience providing a variety of vessel maintenance services and operation
• Advanced knowledge of marine systems (electrical, plumbing, engine, mechanical, heat and air conditioning, refrigeration, hydraulic) Certification by ABYC preferred.
• USCG 50 ton Inland Master License (or ability to possess by spring 2025)
• Willingness to undergo scheduled and random drug testing with ongoing clean results
• Knowledge of finish work including but not limited to varnish, topside paint and touch up, below decks trim and repair on wood, fiberglass and metal hulled vessels
• Knowledge of traditional rigging, safe work aloft, traditional rigging inspection and maintenance.
• Knowledge of traditional and modern vessel maintenance practices, procedures, and materials
• Knowledge of application of marine coating, traditional and modern to vessels constructed of all materials
• Willingness to work flexible hours in performance of responsibilities and ability to be on call as needed for emergency preparedness or time sensitive repairs
• Some weekend, evening, and holiday work is expected
• A valid Connecticut state driver’s license 
• Possess an excellent demeanor to work with staff, trustees, volunteers, and the general public in the full spectrum of diversity and age with ability to lead and teach
• A high degree of flexibility in performance of responsibilities and tasks
• Must be highly productive working independently with accurate and timely communication of project needs and progress
• Job requires bending, lifting, climbing, and prolonged physical activity in all weather conditions