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Waterfront Dockmaster

Burlington Electric Department
Burlington, VT Temporary
POSTED ON 7/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
General Purpose

This position is responsible for the daily operations of the Burlington Community Boathouse Marina, Waterfront Park, Perkins Pier Marina, Skate Park, Fishing Pier and Harbor operations.

Union Affiliation: Non-Union

Pay Grade: $19.15 - $21.00 Hourly

Remote Tier 1: Zero (0) days remote/week

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide high level of customer service in a fast-paced, often stressful environment
  • Providing general knowledge of the local area to visitors
  • Assigning and directing boaters to appropriate slips, both seasonal and transient
  • Docking vessels safely into Port
  • Completing reservations for transient boats on the marina program according to length of boat, length of stay and weather conditions
  • Assigning moorings to incoming vessels, according to length
  • Pump out holding tanks of vessels
  • Supervision of Burlington Harbor and Moorings
  • Accepting and processing transient dockage and mooring fees
  • Processing other POS operations (Pump outs, Hourly Dockage)
  • Light maintenance of Waterfront facilities, including but not limited to: Painting, scraping, graffiti removal, spider web removal
  • Light maintenance of docking systems, including but not limited to: Bumper repair, cleat repair, daily assessment and daily cleaning
  • Trash Removal: Boathouse, Perkins Pier, Waterfront Park, Special Events, Lake Street, Fishing Pier, Skate park and other parks at request
  • Opening and closing of assigned facilities
  • Cleaning of Facilities: Boathouse, Perkins Pier, Info Booth Building
  • Landscaping: Mowing, trimming, debris removal of select Waterfront areas
  • Special Event support as needed
  • Informs patrons of park and harbor rules and regulations
  • Assists in parking lot supervision, assist customers with kiosks and keep parking lot clean of refuse
  • Performs other such duties as may be assigned by the seasonal supervisor and/or Marina Manager
  • Position may require the operation of City vehicles and/or personal vehicles in order to conduct City business.

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements

  • Ability to actively support City diversity, equity, and cultural competency efforts within stated job responsibilities and work effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Operation of a City vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct City business without providing proof of a valid driver's license to Human Resources will not be permitted. A valid driver’s license shall be defined as a current state of residence-issued license to operate a motor vehicle on public roadways. Position also requires the ability to be covered under the City’s vehicle insurance policy prior to operation of any City vehicles or non-City vehicles for City business
  • Valid Boater’s license preferred but not required. Can learn about Boater Safety and take the test while on the job.

Additional Information

Promoting a culture that reveres diversity and equity.

The City of Burlington is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are strongly committed to creating a dynamic and equitable work-force that mirrors the population and world that we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of political or religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, crime victim status, veteran status, disability, HIV positive status, or genetic information in employment or the provision of services.

In addition to being an equal opportunity employer we actively encourage applicants who can contribute to our growing diversity to apply. Applications for our employment opportunities are only accepted online through our Government Jobs website.

For accessibility information or alternative formats, please contact Human Resources Department at 802-540-2505 or careers@burlingtonvt.gov .

Salary : $19 - $21

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