JOB SUMMARY: The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period is April to June but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025 MAJOR DUTIES: Duty station is: San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park, San Francisco, CA The incumbents of these positions are required to perform at the journeyman level and will work independently as well as instruct staff on operating traditionally rigged, schooners and square-rigged sailing vessels. Duties include going aloft; rigging and handling sails; striking yards and topmasts to deck and sending them back aloft; working the capstan; striking and rigging blocks and running rigging; tensioning standing rigging; repairing and making new both running and standing rigging, using the traditional skills of worming, parceling, serving, splicing, seizing, and tarring. Physical Demands: Frequently exerts heavy physical effort by lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects up to 50 pounds, and more with assistance, sometimes using entire body weight to load tag lines or move suspended loads into position. Incumbent works with and around power equipment, in close, narrow confines and from decks, masts. yards, booms, scaffolds, ladders and boatswains chairs where slippery and unstable footing and awkward and uncomfortable positions are often necessary. Working Conditions: Incumbent works inside and outside in all types of weather, usually in and around ships and on docks. Incumbent must use care in working with specific tools and equipment to prevent serious accidents. Incumbent may be required to work various days and hours, shift work, and be required to operate a motor vehicle as an incidental part of these duties. Must wear prescribed maintenance uniform and safety equipment according to established standards. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
