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DeKalb Health

Licensed Engineer - Ship Assist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$53.88 - $69/hr

... ship docking services, marine transportation, LNG support operations, environmental recovery, and ... Keeping the Captain and shoreside management apprised of all conditions, including requirements for ...

Amazon

Ship Clerk

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Ship Clerks play a crucial role in the Middle Mile network and are responsible for delivering our ... keeping work area clean and organized Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work ...

Amazon

Ship Clerk

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Ship Clerks play a crucial role in the Middle Mile network and are responsible for delivering our ... keeping work area clean and organized Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work ...

Amazon.com Services LLC

Ship Clerk

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

... keeping work area clean and organized • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area • Participating in safety initiatives • Referring all job injuries or safety violations ...

Amazon

Ship Clerk

Commerce City, CO · On-site

$17.25 - $20.50/hr

... keeping work area clean and organized • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area • Participating in safety initiatives • Referring all job injuries or safety violations ...

Amazon

Ship Clerk

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

... keeping work area clean and organized • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area • Participating in safety initiatives • Referring all job injuries or safety violations ...

Amazon.com Services LLC

Ship Clerk

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

... keeping work area clean and organized • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area • Participating in safety initiatives • Referring all job injuries or safety violations ...

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Amazon.com Services LLC

Ship Clerk

Waukegan, IL · On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

... keeping work area clean and organized • Identifying and addressing safety hazards within the work area • Participating in safety initiatives • Referring all job injuries or safety violations ...

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Logistec

Ship Crane Operator

Gibsonton, FL · On-site

... keeps global commerce moving. Take this opportunity and come do great things with us! What do you ... Safely operate Ship to Shore Cranes including GL/GLE, RTG, and Gantry Crane * Safe and ...

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How much do ship keeper jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for ship keeper in the United States is $24.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a ship keeper?

Ship Keepers are individuals responsible for maintaining and overseeing vessels while they are docked, laid up, or otherwise not in active service. Their duties include performing routine inspections, carrying out minor repairs, ensuring security, monitoring for hazards like leaks or fires, and maintaining essential onboard systems. Ship Keepers play a crucial role in preserving the condition and readiness of ships, helping to prevent deterioration and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. They may work on a variety of vessels, such as commercial ships, naval vessels, or historic ships kept in museums.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a ship keeper?

To thrive as a Ship Keeper, you need a solid understanding of ship maintenance, mechanical systems, and safety protocols, often supported by relevant maritime certifications or experience. Familiarity with maintenance management systems, hand and power tools, and compliance with maritime regulations is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the vessel's operational readiness, safety, and adherence to regulatory standards.

How does a ship keeper typically coordinate with other crew members and departments to maintain vessel operations?

A Ship Keeper plays a crucial role in ensuring the vessel remains operational and well-maintained, even when not underway. This position often involves close collaboration with engineers, deck officers, and maintenance teams to monitor systems, perform routine checks, and address any emergent issues. Communication and teamwork are essential, as the Ship Keeper must relay updates on the vessel’s condition and coordinate tasks like repairs or safety drills. This collaborative structure helps maintain high safety standards and vessel readiness, offering valuable experience for those seeking advancement into supervisory maritime roles.

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Infographic showing various Ship Keeper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,573 per year, or $24.3 per hour.

PT Ship Cook - Marine Technology

Wilmington, NC • On-site

Cape Fear Community College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$18.55/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Salary: $18.55 Hourly
Location : Wilmington - Downtown Campus, NC
Job Type: Part Time Staff
Job Number: 21-00310
Division: Career & Technical Education
Department: Marine Technology
Opening Date: 03/15/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description
DEFINITION
Work under the Captain's supervision on CFCC ship training voyages preparing and serving meals. Maintain food and cleaning supplies and keeping up with pantry supplies.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
  • Receives general supervision from the Captain
  • Exercises no supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTION STATEMENTS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Prepare three meals each day ship is underway.
  • Keep the galley and pantry area in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Buy or order food within budget constraints.
  • On occasion prepare meals for someone with special dietary needs, vegetarian, etc.

Other Important Functions:
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
  • Safe food handling and galley hygiene practices.
  • Understanding of shipboard sanitation practices.
  • Be able to recognize problems with galley equipment.
  • Perform stock control.
  • Be able to have meals prepared on time. If necessary due to ship the ship's schedule have meals earlier or later than posted times. English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Principles and procedures of record keeping.

Ability To:
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Understand and follow written instructions.
  • Prepare meals in a shipboard environment.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
    1. Making observations
    2. Reading and writing
    3. Communicating with others
    4. Operating assigned equipment
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
    1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
    2. Operating assigned equipment
    3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously
    4. Working under harsh weather conditions
    5. Loading ships stores
  • Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
    1. Making sound decisions
    2. Responding to questions
    3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Minimum Education/Training:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Card
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, a U.S. Passport
  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification

Minimum Experience:
  • Work in a commercial kitchen preparing meals.
  • Comfortable being on the water in various sea states

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:
  • Associate degree or training in Culinary Arts.
  • At least 100 days of sea time, preferably working or serving in the stewards department on an oceanographic research vessel or some other ocean going vessel.
  • Have or ability to obtain U.S. Merchant Mariner's Document for entry level positions.
  • STCW certification.

Supplemental Information
Special Instructions to Applicants:
  • Upload copy of ServSafe Certification to application
  • This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
  • Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
  • Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
  • To claim veterans' preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Cape Fear Community College, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are fully committed to the principles and practice of equal employment and educational opportunities. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees in any programs and activities provided on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), gender (including gender identity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), disability, religion, age, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected status as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and any other applicable statutes and CFCC policies.

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