Overnight Crew (Cleaning & Security)

We are looking for Night dock security and night Cleaning crew for our vessels. Night Security is responsible for the safety, security and cleanliness of the Chicago’s First lady River walk and boat docking areas. The primary function of a Night Security worker is to keep watch and report any suspicious activity concerning our operation along with assisting in cleaning.

Our Overnight cleaning crew is responsible for cleaning the outside deck area of all our vessels. The team will work together to complete the scrubbing and power washing of each vessel and then setting up the chairs when complete. Making sure the boat is set up for morning tours.

Job summary: The Night Crew is responsible for maintaining both land and water based Nightly maintenance operation during the operating season. Crew must be able to endure extreme weather conditions, fluctuations in schedule, and overtime. May operate a variety of power tools, and assist other team members. Crew must be able to work in teams and stay focused on given tasks.

Crew is expected to have a reliable source of transportation, and is expected to be punctual.

Additionally they must have the ability to care for all property and the vessels in the marine environment. This will include the ability to clean all the vessels nightly while providing dock security, and the ability to learn to operate simple hand and power tools. During the change in river elevation they will be expected to adjust lines securing each vessel accordingly. This job will entail general cleaning duties such as removal of trash from both the dock and trash left on the decks of each vessel.

This is a seasonal business however this position may be eligible to work in the shipyard during the off season. If offered a shipyard position your schedule would change to days until the season starts back up in the spring.

Benefits offered to eligible seasonal employees include:

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time

Pre-Tax Transit benefits

Transit Pass Reimbursement Benefits

401K program

Employee Ticket Benefits

Management recognizes that certain individuals may learn and adapt more quickly than others and these individuals are encouraged to ask for assistance and guidance for other team members

Summary of essential job functions

1) Scrubbing cleaning, and rinsing using power washers and hand operated brushes

2) Maintains watch of all vessels and property during shift

3) The ability to report any instances to supervisor or law enforcement

4) Arrange the chairs on all boats per the seating chart

5) Erects rigging of rafts and other vessels to wash the outboard side of all vessels at the dock

6) Maintains clean work space and assist all other individuals working in the at the dock

7) Watch stander for filling potable water tanks for each vessel

Minimum requirements

Ability work under general direction. Possess willingness ability and desire to learn new skills, and take instruction. In addition, the desire and ability to teach other team members new skills. Must have the physical strength to perform work standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, and climbing. Must be comfortable working over the water or working with heights.