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The Town of Palm Beach is an internationally acclaimed destination known worldwide for its extraordinary beauty, small-town charm, and exceptional service standards. Our residents are some of the world's most influential people and they choose Palm Beach to call home because of the amazing quality of life. The Town is seeking a key position to perpetuate its values, of excellence and reliability in this one-of-a-kind setting.
Do you share these values Are you ready for the challenge Come be part of our team!
The Town of Palm Beach employees are driven by the vision to deliver the highest quality service by continuously improving and always striving to be the standard by which all others are measured. The employees of the Town commit to and are guided by the following values:
- Respect for everyone;
- Highest ethical standards;
- Cooperation and teamwork;
- Commitment to quality;
- Spirit of innovation;
- Open and timely communication; and
- Personal responsibility and accountability.
If you share these values, apply to join our team.
This is semi-skilled work as required in the operation of dock facilities. Position is required to have the ability to work effectively with high exposure to the public. The position will be exposed to adverse weather conditions and may stand and sit for long periods of time. This position also requires general office knowledge and it is necessary to have legible handwriting with good spelling and grammar skills. Position also includes making minor repairs and general maintenance knowledge in the use of basic hand tools and minor painting tasks is required. Performance of dock duties requires the ability to swim. Work is performed under the supervision of the Dockmaster.
Essential Functions
- Maintains accurate transient dockage contract information on file according to numbered sequence.
- Enforces all rules and regulations pertaining to the Town Docks.
- Inspects docks to observe safety violations, repair needs, potential hazardous situations, parking lot patrol, containment wall, and oil tank recovery area.
- Ties up vessels properly in slips. Fumes from diesel and gas engines are sometimes present. Must connect high voltage power cables to utility pedestals.
- Cleans restrooms using cleaners, solvents, and chemicals.
- Enforces dock rules and regulations diplomatically when dealing with residents, Town employees, owners, captains, crews, and the general public.
- Manages the customer vehicle parking lot by accommodating additional parking requests and overflow parking in a diplomatic manner.
- Provides customer service to owners, captains, crews, and general public.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
- Minimum of three years of progressive, responsible experience in the area of the marine industry or equivalent.
- Must possess a valid Florida driver's license Class "E".
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledgeable in the use of hand tools; such as drills, screw drivers, pliers, vise grips, paint brushes, hammers, waste water pumps and other basic tools.
- Ability to learn and use computer software programs, such as AS400 or other reservation system, and email utilized in the department.
- Ability to effectively communicate via telephone, email, hand-held radio, or personal contact with a variety of people.
- Ability to work weekends and holidays.
This is a non-exempt position paid on an hourly basis which is eligible for overtime.
The Town of Palm Beach offers a compressive benefits package that includes health, prescription, dental and other supplementary benefits. Refer to the General Employees Benefits page and Retirement Guide for more information on these programs.
