The Opportunity
Are you looking for a fun summer job that will allow you to join a talented and dedicated group of professionals, who love to work together as a team? If so, the Boat Maintenance Assistant (seasonal) position is for you! This position is responsible for maintaining the marine vessels for a private family. Will include weekend and holiday shifts in addition to regular shifts. Must be able to work 6-7 days per week for 40+ hours. Fun, supportive, and hard-working environment.  

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

• Maintain vessels in pristine and ready condition, including exterior and interior appearance, washing, cleaning, detailing, inventory, minor repairs, etc.
• Stain and/or varnish vessel decks based upon a seasonal schedule under direction.
• Assist with provisioning boats, providing service, and preparing watercraft, lines, safety equipment, and other items.
• Provide food and beverage service to family and guests as requested; follow proper table etiquette, service, and entertaining protocol.
• Operate small, support, and personal watercraft under direction.
• Maintain a courteous and professional status with family and guests at all times.
• Report maintenance problems to supervisor.
• Exercise open communications with other staff.
• Participate in job-related training as required.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Elements of Success

• Required to wear appropriate employer-provided safety equipment in performance of job.
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds to a 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 work at high heights.
• Work is performed in and around water; strong swimming skills are required.
• Requires working weekend and holiday shifts in addition to regular shifts and working 6-7 days per week for 40+ hours per week.
• Previous service and/or boating experience a plus.
• Experience/background serving food and beverages a plus.
• Ability to learn proper table etiquette, service, and entertaining protocol.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Travel required.
• May require obtaining a passport upon hire or shortly thereafter.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and obey all traffic and vehicle rules and regulations when operating equipment.
• Equipment will be provided by employer; methods of operation and use will be overseen by the supervisor.
• Must be a responsible, flexible, dedicated, and dependable person of highest integrity; neat and tidy in appearance; willing to dress in required uniform; organized and reliable; positive in attitude; and one who demonstrates pride in service which he/she provides.
• Flexibility in scheduling is essential to meet seasonal and staffing requirements. This position will include weekend and holiday shifts in addition to regular shifts.
• Must be attentive to details to assure the vessels are presented to “Five Star” quality standards.
• Confidentiality at the highest level is required. This includes, but is not limited to, information directly and indirectly pertaining to the personal movements, property, and communications of the ownership group and DV Michigan Marine. Agreement to and the signing of a confidentiality agreement is required.