Marina Dockhand II

Job Description

Overview

Marina Dockhand II is responsible for night shift patrols, cleanliness of the facilities and grounds, and assisting the marina team in performing maintenance to marina facilities, docks, grounds and equipment. Assists with the operation and maintenance of the boat yard travel lift and yard services. Crews as a deckhand onboard marina vessel to assist with boat towing, debris removal, and water-based projects. Interact/provide general information to marina customers and the public. Provides safety patrols during special events and helps to enforce marina regulations.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily/weekly inspections of all vehicles and equipment to ensure equipment is safe for daily operations.

• Inspect all lubricates for correct level, inspects all turn signals, warning lights, headlights for proper operations, inspects all wheel/tires for wear/damage and proper air pressure.

• Assists other marina dockhands with daily facilities routine cleaning.

• Performs carpentry related duties such as replacing deck board wooden beams, piling brackets, security gate lock repair, fencing repair, etc.

• Operates various types of tools such as electric drills, hole saw, jig saw band saw, hammer drills, hydraulic press, table saw, shop saw, miter saw, air impacts, cable cutters, wire/stick welder and cutting torch, etc.

• Performs minor plumbing repairs to marina docks water supply lines, sanitary hose lines, replace toilet flanges and water faucets to marina facilities.

• Utilizes various hand tools such as hack saw, hole saw, saw-zaw, pipe cuter.

• Use of chemicals such as pipe cleaners, pipe glue, pipe sealant acid cleaner, and measuring tape, etc.

• Performs minor electrical repairs to marina customers rental spaces utility services dockside.

• Performs preventative, maintenance to security lighting fixtures on docks and facilities lighting fixtures replacing bulbs, 15-amp to 50-amp receptacles and or breakers to customers dock rental spaces.

• Utilizes tools such as voltage-multi meter to recognize voltage reading and or amp reading, various hand tools, nut drives, wire cutters, wire strippers, pliers, color coded tape, hand saw, cordless drill, etc.

• Assists with the operation of the marina vessel for maintenance projects, debris removal, and boat towing.

• Utilizes equipment such as de-water pumps, tow bridles, boat hook, skiff hook, binoculars, GPS, Radar, Depth Sound, Structure scan imaging, VHR radio, etc.

• Marina Dockhand II assists with the Haul Out Yard maintenance and services, operation and maintenance of the 20-ton boat lift crane, maintaining marina boat yard equipment and facility, and assists with docking and haul out services for boaters.

• Performs preventative maintenance to 30-foot marina rescue with vessel twin diesel-powered engines and all on-board equipment, services golf carts, Kubota's, gas powered de-watering pumps, gas powered generators, and electric dewatering pumps.

• Assists the Dockmaster in supervising Dockhand I's in daily marina related duties and maintenance.

• Provides Dockhand I's with safety training in the use of marina tools, equipment, hot and cold weather, and the hazards working with electrical around the water.

• Maintains an inventory of all equipment and supplies used by Dockhand I and II for marina projects and ensures tools are returned at the completion of each project.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full-Time

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED

• Two (2) years of previous experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query: No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications and may request additional information. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: November 13, 2026