NIGHT WATCH
Inter-Island Ferry Authority
POSITION SUMMARY
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-minded individual to serve as a Night Watch aboard its vessel in Hollis.
This position plays an important role in maintaining vessel safety, security, cleanliness, and operational readiness during overnight hours. Night Watch employees are responsible for monitoring vessel conditions, maintaining a secure environment, and completing routine cleaning and upkeep to ensure the vessel is clean, safe, and ready to welcome passengers each morning.
Successful candidates must be comfortable working independently, take pride in maintaining a clean and orderly environment, and demonstrate strong attention to detail while balancing cleaning responsibilities with required safety and security duties.
NIGHT WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES
Vessel Safety and Security
- Maintain an overnight safety and security watch aboard the vessel and surrounding terminal facilities.
- Conduct regular vessel rounds to monitor machinery, bilge levels, equipment, and overall vessel conditions.
- Monitor vessel access and enforce established security procedures.
- Inspect and tend vessel mooring lines as weather, tides, and vessel conditions require.
- Monitor the transfer bridge apron and surrounding areas for changing tides, weather conditions, and potential hazards.
- Identify and promptly report suspicious activity, equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or unusual vessel conditions.
- Respond to emergencies according to established procedures and participate in required safety training and drills.
Vessel Cleaning and Upkeep
- Perform thorough routine cleaning of passenger cabins, restrooms, seating areas, floors, stairways, decks, and other assigned vessel spaces.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, sanitize surfaces, remove trash, and replenish restroom and cleaning supplies as needed.
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and presentation throughout the vessel, ensuring passenger areas are ready for the following day's operations.
- Identify and address areas requiring additional cleaning or attention, demonstrating initiative and strong attention to detail.
- Maintain clean, safe, and accessible walkways, ramps, and exterior areas, including removing snow, ice, and debris as needed.
- Assist with routine vessel upkeep, stocking, inventory, and general maintenance tasks as directed.
- Properly use, store, and maintain cleaning equipment and supplies in accordance with established safety procedures.
Communication and Documentation
- Report cleaning, maintenance, safety, or security concerns requiring additional attention.
- Perform other vessel and facility duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must:
- Be able to work overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Be able to work in rain, wind, cold, darkness, and changing marine conditions.
- Be able to lift and pull up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Remain alert and attentive throughout extended overnight shifts.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
- Be willing and able to perform physically demanding cleaning and custodial duties throughout the shift.
- Take initiative in identifying cleaning and maintenance needs without constant supervision.
- Follow verbal and written safety, security, cleaning, and emergency instructions.
- Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to recognize and report potential safety concerns.
- Communicate professionally with coworkers, supervisors, and other personnel.
- Work effectively independently and as part of a vessel crew.
- Comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.