Island Boat Captain - Bahamas

Job Summary:

Responsibilities:

• Operation of company water craft for the transport of Guests, crew, and cargo to and from Disney’s Castaway Cay. Duties include but are not limited to operation of assigned water craft, transfer of cargo on and off the assigned vessel, proper mooring and letting go of assigned craft and end of use securing, cleaning and refueling.
• Perform general maintenance and repair on all water craft and mooring facilities, including GRP polishing, painting, plumbing, upholstery, carpentry, and general repairs as required to maintain vessel standards.
• Housekeeping of water craft and marina facilities, including pressure washing and sanitizing as required.
• Perform and assist in Island dredging operations as and when required.
• Responsible for safe operation of the water craft by complying with the DCL safety requirements, Bahamian boating policies and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform a field service position that may include working at height, use ladders and areal working platforms, work in confined spaces, and the conduct of diving operations.
• Responsible for the custody, upkeep and maintenance of the Island self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA).
• Assigned as a member of the Castaway Cay Hurricane Ride Out Crew • Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Island Leadership Team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in The Bahamas
• Three year boat Captain and boat operation experience.
• Bahamian Boat Captain license
• Experience in basic boat maintenance – Fluid and filter changes, DC electrical system and battery storage systems, bilge pumping systems, engine compartment and boat fire-fighting systems etc.
• Carpentry skills – ability to change out deck planks, staining, varnishing and painting etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Diving Certification from a recognized organization
• Experience in working with electronic planned maintenance systems (AIMS and AMOS) or be willing to learn.

Additional Information:

• Be interested in working on a private island in the Bahamas
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes