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Waterfront Assistant- Solano Campus Bridge Student Assistant
Job no: 557136
Work type: Student Assistant
Location: Maritime Academy, Cal Poly - Solano Campus (Vallejo)
Categories: Temporary, Part Time, Student Services, Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants
Note: Please use the CSUM email when applying for this position.
Working Title: Student Assistant-Waterfront Assistant (Summer)
Classification Title: Student Assistant
Department Name: Marine Programs-Waterfront
Time Base: Part-time
Hours to be Worked: Up to 40 hours per week (no overtime)
Supervisor's Name: Jamie Baugh
Pay Plan: Hourly
Bargaining Unit: CSUEU, Unit 15 Student Assistants
Employment Type: Temporary
Pay Level and Pay Rate:

• Hourly Rate: $16.90

Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Job Summary: Work alongside waterfront crew maintaining vessels and shore side facility during the summer bridge program. We will be preparing all the Cal Poly Maritime Academy vessels for use in the Fall 2026- Spring 2027 school year. Employment duration will be from May 4, 2026 to August 16, 2026. Duration options available, please email Mr. Baugh at jbaugh@csum.edu .
About the California State University Maritime Academy:
California Polytechnic State University, Maritime Academy is an affiliate campus of the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, International Strategy and Security, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Poly Maritime Academy also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses.
Job Duties:

• Cleaning, prepping and painting of all vessels
• Repairing Floating Docks
• Maintenance of boathouse, pier and land
• Preparing Vessels for USCG Certificate of Inspection

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of Safety Management Systems
• Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment
• Basic knowledge of prepping and painting
• Working aloft
• Knowledge of Hazmat recognition and disposal
• Training in Forklift and crane operations

Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Maritime Academy provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Maritime Academy complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Maritime Academy is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire.
Integration:
Effective July 1, 2025, the California State University Maritime Academy integrated with California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, forming one academic institution operated as California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. All employment positions previously associated with California State University Maritime Academy have transitioned to California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.
Employment continues to be governed by California State University policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. As we integrate our human resources and administrative systems, some materials may still display legacy Cal Maritime branding and templates.
Application Procedure: Click "APPLY NOW" to complete the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: cover letter and resume.
Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed.
Advertised: Apr 13 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
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