On-Call Deckhand

ON-CALL RELIEF CREW MEMBER Relief Deckhand and Relief Night Watch Location: Hollis, Prince of Wales Island, Alaska Pay: $19.30 per hour Employment Type: On-Call; Not Benefit-Eligible SCHEDULE On-Call Relief Crew Members provide coverage as operational needs arise and must be available on short notice, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Typical shifts are: • Relief Deckhand: 6:30 a.m.–6:15 p.m. • Relief Night Watch: 6:15 p.m.–6:30 a.m. Hours are not guaranteed, and this position does not have a regular work schedule. POSITION SUMMARY The Inter-Island Ferry Authority is seeking dependable, safety-minded individuals to provide on-call vessel coverage in Hollis. Depending on operational needs, employees may be assigned as either a Relief Deckhand or Relief Night Watch. This position supports vessel safety, security, cleanliness, and passenger service while providing valuable training and hands-on maritime experience. RELIEF DECKHAND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist passengers and help provide a safe and welcoming travel experience. • Support compliance with vessel safety and security procedures. • Maintain passenger cabins, decks, and assigned vessel areas. • Assist with docking and undocking, including handling vessel lines weighing up to 70 pounds. • Perform watch duties and participate in drills or emergency response under the direction of the Mate or Master. • Perform other vessel duties as assigned. RELIEF NIGHT WATCH RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain an overnight safety and security watch aboard the vessel. • Conduct regular rounds and monitor vessel access, equipment, lines, and surrounding conditions. • Report suspicious activity, unsafe conditions, emergencies, or unusual vessel conditions. • Tend vessel lines as weather, tides, or vessel conditions require. • Clean and maintain assigned vessel, ramp, and terminal areas. • Complete required watch records and communicate relevant information to vessel personnel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must: • Be available for daytime or overnight assignments on short notice. • Be able to work in rain, wind, cold, darkness, and changing marine conditions. • Be able to lift and pull up to 70 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. • Remain alert throughout extended daytime or overnight shifts. • Follow verbal and written safety, security, and emergency instructions. • Communicate professionally with passengers, coworkers, and supervisors. • Work effectively both independently and as part of a vessel crew. • Comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). • Current First Aid and CPR certification. • Valid Alaska driver’s license. • Previous maritime, security, custodial, transportation, emergency-response, or customer-service experience. Applicants who do not currently hold the preferred credentials may still be considered. COMPENSATION AND OPPORTUNITIES This position pays $21.00 per hour and is not eligible for the IFA’s regular employee benefits package. Employees receive position-specific training and an opportunity to gain maritime experience that may lead to future full-time, benefit-eligible positions with the IFA.