Yard Hand

619 Canal Street near Harbor Street, San Rafael CA

Description

Summary/Objective : The Yard Hand position performs custodial work in offices, warehouses, industrial areas, and yard. In addition, they are in charge of washing boats, painting and washing parts, moving boats and assisting the technicians. What We Offer: Medical Plan – we pay 100% for Employee coverage Paid Time Off Paid Holidays 401k Plan which we contribute to Overtime On the Job Training Bonuses Who We Are: Our family owned and operated business was established in 1988. We strive to be a customer-focused distributor of Volvo Penta marine engines in CA, HI, AZ, NM, NV, UT and Guam. We offer the largest inventory of parts and engines with the highest standard of service and support to our customers. We take strive to provide a happy, safe, and productive work environment which encourages new opportunities and growth within our business. In return, our employees take pride in providing the highest quality and efficiency, and they have a personal interest in the success of the organization. Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. 1. Sweeps, vacuums, mops, and scrubs floors 2. Takes out office garbage daily and places garbage bins out on street 3. Use ladders to wash boats, find stored parts, and change light fixtures. 4. Moves cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates and equipment to clean areas and reorganize yard or shop. 5. Coils ropes on docks and ensures docks are free of debris 6. Sweep walks, remove garbage, and tidy yard and shop. 7. Organizes and maintains fluid container and ensure pick up is scheduled 8. Reports any oil spills and cleans up immediately 9. Ensures yard filter is changed at least once a month 10. Uses pressure washer to clean boats and parts. 11. Preps and paints parts for technicians 12. Kneels and lifts to assist technicians, clean boats, and weed yard 13. Operates forklift to move crates and boats 14. Drive to pick up/drop off parts, tools, or assist technician 15. Open and close up warehouses, containers, boats, and company vehicles 16. Ensure the safety and protection of the boats: * Boat drain plugs are removed and drives are up in yard * Ensures battery switches are off if not plugged into shore power or shore power is connected. * Boats covers and engine hatches are back on the boats and cabins are locked * Checks for water in bilges and vacuums excessive water out * Ensure boats are prepped for foul weather and cabins are dry * Ties fenders to boats that are docked Competencies: 1. Customer/Client Focus. 2. Teamwork Orientation. 3. Thoroughness. 4. Time Management. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, and the expected work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime. Travel: From time to time they will need to drive to a service call vessel. Required Education and Experience: 1. Janitorial or yard hand experience Preferred Education and Experience: 1. Boat yard experience 2. Forklift certified. 3. A valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Other Duties: The preceding functions have been provided examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, changes, or rescind work assignments and to make reasonable accommodations as needed.