Deckhand/ Oyster Farmer

Portland ME

Description

We are looking for a seasonal Deckhand/Oyster Farmer to begin as early as April 1st and will conclude on November 1st. Follow-on opportunities will be explored separately. Starting wage will range from 15$-18$/ hour depending upon experience. What we look for in a candidate ● 1 year of aquaculture and/or commercial fishing experience. ● Holds sea service time spent on larger vessels. ● Workload of 40-60 hours/week on the water, with the expectation that workload may increase/decrease on an as needed basis. ● Must be able to work cohesively with a small team (4-5) where high levels of accountability and work ethic are needed every day. ● Must be able to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly. ● Willingness to learn new skills. ● Ability to think quickly, critically and troubleshoot situations. ● Must be flexible and able to adapt to changes in the day’s plans with a positive and upbeat attitude. ● Willingness to grow with an exciting, fast-paced company. Desired Boating Skills ● Ability to handle dock lines when approaching or departing docks, wharfs, and moorings. ● Perform lookout duties while underway and also when disembarking from dock, wharf and moorings. ● Uphold a high level of safety and seamanship. Day to day operations ● Arrive at wharf early and ready to work. ● Assist the captain and deck boss with the powering up of boat, the unloading and loading of gear and fueling. ● Assist deck boss and captain with the approach to lease site and the mooring of vessel at lease. ● Assist in the grading of small to market sized oysters. ● Assist in the general upkeep and maintenance of all vessels worked on. ● On days when not grading oysters, the candidate(s) will be expected to help with other departments on the oyster farm.