Description:
Mystic Seaport Museum owns and operates a rotating fleet of modern and traditional vessels, many of which are passenger-carrying vessels. This position will execute all vessel maintenance procedures and practices on a daily, seasonal, and long term basis for operational museum watercraft and serve as captain aboard various charter vessels

Essential Functions:
- Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair all engineering aspects of vessels, both modern and traditional, power and sail
- Move operational vessels along the waterfront as needed and operate vessels with passengers in accordance with state and USCG regulations
- Execute all aspects of regular vessel maintenance and preservation
- Work aloft on modern and traditionally rigged vessels dockside in a safe and competent manner to troublshoot sytems aloft or aid in up and down rigging.
- Maintain highly organized workflow while remaining flexible to ever changing priorities
- Maintain full environmental compliance, cleanliness and orderliness in all vessels
- Assist with movement or other modification of museum docks, floats, and moorings as assigned
- Operate work boats and supply support services for the Museum as needed
- Work with Marine Operations Manager to plan, coordinate, and supervise volunteer activities related to vessel maintenance
- Maintain all paint and coatings, application and inventory
- Insure secure berths, moorings, and storage of all operational watercraft
- Participate in storm and emergency preparation and cleanup
- Participate in hauling, launching, and movement of all watercraft
- Work as needed in other areas of the shipyard and watercraft area such as rigging, and shipwright work.
- Maintain appropriate professional relationships with others in the field, particularly on the Mystic River
- All other projects as assigned

Qualifications:
- Three years’ experience providing a variety of vessel maintenance services and operation
- Advanced knowledge of marine systems (electrical, plumbing, engine, mechanical, heat and air conditioning, refrigeration, hydraulic) Certification by ABYC preferred.
- USCG 50 ton Inland Master License (or ability to possess by spring 2025)
- Willingness to undergo scheduled and random drug testing with ongoing clean results
- Knowledge of finish work including but not limited to varnish, topside paint and touch up, below decks trim and repair on wood, fiberglass and metal hulled vessels
- Knowledge of traditional rigging, safe work aloft, traditional rigging inspection and maintenance.
- Knowledge of traditional and modern vessel maintenance practices, procedures, and materials
- Knowledge of application of marine coating, traditional and modern to vessels constructed of all materials
- Willingness to work flexible hours in performance of responsibilities and ability to be on call as needed for emergency preparedness or time sensitive repairs
- Some weekend, evening, and holiday work is expected
- A valid Connecticut state driver’s license
- Possess an excellent demeanor to work with staff, trustees, volunteers, and the general public in the full spectrum of diversity and age with ability to lead and teach
- A high degree of flexibility in performance of responsibilities and tasks
- Must be highly productive working independently with accurate and timely communication of project needs and progress
- Job requires bending, lifting, climbing, and prolonged physical activity in all weather conditions