Indian River Marina, Delaware’s largest, is a destination for boaters seeking direct access to the rich Atlantic Ocean and inland bays fishing grounds. The marina boasts 294 slips with a floating dock system and 154 racks for indoor dry boat storage. A monitored public boat ramp with a shuttle service to parking is available in the summer. It also serves as a waterfront event space with beautiful sunset views. Hook’em & Cook’em offers full-service bait and tackle along with fish cleaning and an on-site fresh seafood market. Dockside is a lively restaurant with a boat bar and live entertainment. Twelve rental cottages overlook the Indian River Inlet, while the Burton Island Trail offers hikers a quiet stroll along the water and through the woods.
Responsibilities
- Inspect docks; check dock conditions, power pedestals, dock boxes, bird lines, and signage.
- Meet with marina management regarding all groundkeeping issues, keeping flower beds neat and free of weeds
- Responsible for transplanting and maintaining plants for summer
- Responsible for general cleanliness of marina grounds (trash pick-up)
- Inspect waterfront cottages for any maintenance issues, correct issues, or report them to the appropriate Merit maintenance employee for repair.
- Inspect waterfront cottages for cleanliness and work with the cleaning company to ensure that the cottages meet the contract standards.
- Wash linens from cottages on an appropriate rotation schedule.
- Assist at the boat ramp as needed
- Provides excellent customer service
- Distributes park information to visitors.
- Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Maintains a positive attitude.
- Other duties as required.
Required Skills
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Prepared to work in hot, humid conditions
- Professional appearance and demeanor, responsible and trustworthy
- Pleasant and personable, enjoy people, good customer service skills
- Works well independently or as a cooperative, contributory team member.
- Able to stand for long periods, lift 10 pounds
- Comfort working around boats/water
Performs duties in compliance with Division and Park Customer Service Guidelines and Safety Guidelines