Deckhand

Biscayne Lady Yacht Charters is hiring dependable deckhands to join our crew aboard our luxury yachts. Operating two 100+ foot vessels, we host events at premier destinations throughout South Florida, including Bayside Marketplace, Fontainebleau, Eden Roc Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach. Our yachts also serve major events such as the Ultra Music Festival, the Miami International Boat Show, and the Winterfest Boat Parade. We offer training, benefits, and competitive pay. Candidates with prior deckhand experience are encouraged to apply, and we are open to training the right entry-level candidate.

Reports To: Captains

Key Responsibilities

• Support the captain with safe vessel operations, including safety checks and keeping watch during charters and vessel transits.
• Handle dock lines, fenders, and gangways during docking and undocking.
• Participate in required safety and security drills and follow all onboard safety procedures.
• Clean and prepare the vessel for daily charters, showings, and events.
• Deliver friendly, professional hospitality to guests.
• Assist restaurant and galley staff with loading and unloading provisions and supplies, setting up tables and chairs, clearing bus pans, and restocking glassware.
• Assist the captain, engineers, and management with routine vessel maintenance and upkeep.
• Sweep, mop, and wash down decks and exterior areas using appropriate cleaning tools and equipment.
• Assist with shipyard and maintenance-period tasks, including sanding, painting, scraping, grinding, bilge cleaning, vacuuming, scrubbing, and washing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Reliable, punctual, and able to report onboard as scheduled.
• Friendly attitude and strong interpersonal and customer-service skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in warm weather.
• Available to workdays, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Able to work shifts typically ranging from 6–12 hours, with occasional longer shifts.
• Able to work 40 hours per week and overtime when needed.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in the required random drug-testing program.
• TWIC card required.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Experience

• One year of deckhand, boating, or vessel-maintenance experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience handling mooring lines during docking and undocking is a plus.
• Vessel cleaning and maintenance experience is a plus.
• Customer-service experience is a plus.
• We are open to training the right entry-level candidate.

Position Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Work location: In person in Miami, FL 33132
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off
• Pay: Competitive pay, with time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek and for holidays, as applicable

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Vessel Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
• Handling mooring lines: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Spanish (Preferred)
• English (Preferred)

Work Location: In person