Captain
Summary
| Title: | Captain |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2211 |
| Location: | N/A |
| Job Type : | N/A |
| Company: | N/A |
Description
The Opportunity
Join our talented and dedicated team as a Captain! This position will serve aboard vessels owned and operated by a private family in West Michigan. Full-time, year-round position located in Holland and Grand Haven, Michigan, with primary operations in the Great Lakes region.
Culture of Care
As an employee of RDV Staffing, you will experience an organization that is founded on the respect and well-being of others - our employees, their families, and the families that we serve. Our goal is to simplify the life of the family we serve and facilitate each household working effectively together to make a positive impact in all of their communities, near and far. We are a team of highly competent professionals who are gracious, trustworthy, and the best at what we do.
Duties and Responsibilities
Join our talented and dedicated team as a Captain! This position will serve aboard vessels owned and operated by a private family in West Michigan. Full-time, year-round position located in Holland and Grand Haven, Michigan, with primary operations in the Great Lakes region.
Culture of Care
As an employee of RDV Staffing, you will experience an organization that is founded on the respect and well-being of others - our employees, their families, and the families that we serve. Our goal is to simplify the life of the family we serve and facilitate each household working effectively together to make a positive impact in all of their communities, near and far. We are a team of highly competent professionals who are gracious, trustworthy, and the best at what we do.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Direct responsibility, including operation, maintenance, registrations/licensing, and overall readiness for the vessels owned and operated by the family
- Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Grand Haven Yacht Storage facility (all units), the Holland Boat Barn facility, docks, marinas, and various shared facilities as directed by the Manager of DV Michigan Marine.
- Assist in the direction of part-time and day labor; ensure adequate staffing, direction, and safety for those part-time employees assigned to the vessels operated by this position. Communicate with the Manager of DV Michigan Marine and Director of Marine Operations on the staffing requirements for each vessel in a timely manner to ensure overall readiness and adequate staffing.
- Communicate with the Manager of DV Michigan Marine and Director of Marine Operations regarding all vessel movement, scheduling, maintenance, and projects.
- Ensure vessel safety and well being at all times, skillful handling, piloting, and full scope of trip preparations.
- Maintain vessels in pristine and ready condition, including outward appearance, interior condition, inventory, mechanical and electrical systems, etc.
- Complete personal and marine-related expense reports in a timely manner and submit them to the Manager of DV Michigan Marine.
- Provide support for other family owned vessels that may be assigned to other DV Michigan Marine employees, where needed. Assist in the training of full or part-time employees in the operation of family owned vessels as directed by the Manager of DV Michigan Marine.
- Organize and update marine first aid equipment. Maintain required documentation, registrations, and servicing of all safety equipment including but not limited to life rafts, EPIRBs, flares, etc.
- Communicate with Maintenance Technician and Fleet Engineer regarding technical or mechanical needs and repairs, winter work lists, major projects, or preventive service.
- Communicate with Service Facilitator and Service Coordinator regarding scheduling and staffing of seasonal team members, as well as all other service-related items.
- Oversee servicing equipment at manufacturer’s specified intervals; ensures full operations of vessel systems at all times.
- Proficient operation of all on-board technical equipment.
- Maintain and update registrations/licenses for assigned vessels, and work with Manager of DV Michigan Marine and RDV Corporation for record keeping, payment, and timeliness.
- Communicate with Manager of DV Michigan Marine, Director of Marine Operations, and RDV Corporation regarding family yacht scheduling.
- Communicate with Manager of DV Michigan Marine and Director of Marine Operations to ensure vessel readiness, major expense requests, and major projects.
- Participate in training programs as needed or requested; retain a valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Provide any services specifically requested or later identified by RDV Corporation, RDV Staffing, or the families.
- Maintain a courteous and professional status with family, crew, vendors, and guests at all times. This includes personal appearance; well-groomed, clean and wrinkle-free uniform, and appropriate footwear.
- Effectively communicates with owners’ representatives, corporate staff, and others through use of electronic mail and telephone.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
- Minimum of five years of marine industry experience.
- Previous leadership and navigation experience.
- Captain’s required licenses and applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government body, USCG registered.
- Flexibility and availability for travel.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Expertise in all aspects of vessel maintenance requirements.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, be a responsible, dedicated, and dependable person of highest integrity; neat and tidy in appearance.
- Attention to detail, organization, and follow-through are essential.
- Good familiarity with computers including email, Word, and Excel skills.
- Required to wear appropriate employer-provided safety equipment in performance of job.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds to maximum height of six (6) feet.
- Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and remain standing on feet for lengthy periods of time.
- Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
- Ability to operate required equipment, including but not limited to: forklift and aerial lift in a safe manner following on-the-job training and certification.
- Ability to work at high heights.
- Work is performed in and around water; strong swimming skills are required.
This opening is closed and is no longer accepting applications
