Position Overview
The Property Supervisor is a hands-on role that will beresponsible for day-to-day supervision of building and groundsmaintenance, in-house event setup and breakdown, and supporting bothland-based and marine operations. This role ensures that CruiseportGloucester, Seaport Grille, and the Beauport Cruiselines vessel remainsafe, clean, and guest-ready at all times.
Experience and Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coach maintenance and janitorial staff, assign dailytasks, monitor progress, and ensure high-quality workmanship
- Conduct and oversee routine and preventive maintenance onelectrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire safety systems, restaurantequipment, furniture, and fixtures
- Assist with cleanliness and organization of interior and exteriorareas: dining rooms, kitchens, restrooms, event spaces, parkinglots, and grounds
- Ensure that property exteriors are safe, accessible, andwell-maintained year-round by overseeing all grounds maintenanceactivities, including landscaping, parking lot upkeep, and snowremoval during the winter months.
- Assist with event setup and breakdown, arrange tables, chairs,linens, and basic AV components (microphones, speakers, projectorscreens) in collaboration with the Events Team.
- Inspect, clean, and store banquet furniture and equipment after events
- Assist in setup and breakdown of banquet furniture and equipmentfor events
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests, guest or staff repaircalls, and emergency building issues; escalate to the Director ofEngineering when necessary
- Help determine when to engage outside vendors vs. in-houserepairs; coordinate vendor visits and maintain basic service documentation
- Assist restaurant staff with minor plumbing, electrical, andequipment troubleshooting during service hours
- Serve as a deckhand when needed, assist with docking, linehandling, passenger embarkation/disembarkation, safety briefings,and crowd control
- Perform routine cleaning and upkeep aboard the vessel, decks,railings, cabins, and restrooms
- Participate in safety drills, lifejacket inspections, andemergency response procedures under the Captain's direction
- Uphold all health, safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards inboth land and marine environments
- Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, inventorylevels, and safety inspections
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director ofEngineering or Director of Events & Restaurant Management
- Actual compensation is commensurate with relevant skills and qualifications
- Salary range is $24-$25/hr
Skills & Qualifications
- 2-4 years of maintenance, facilities, or general labor experience,hospitality/event support background preferred
- Basic knowledge of building systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC)with ability to perform minor repairs
- Supervisory experience or demonstrated leadership qualities;strong communication and coaching skills
- Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to support multiple departmentsand shifts (including weekends, evenings, and holidays)
- Comfortable working indoors and outdoors, in varied weatherconditions, and occasionally in high-noise environments
- Willingness to obtain a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential and TWICcard if required; prior deckhand experience is a plus
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and theability to prioritize competing demands
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb ladders or stairs for upto 8-10 hours per-shift
- Work takes place both on land (property grounds, event spaces,restaurant back-of-house) and aboard the dinner cruise vessel
- Exposure to varied weather conditions and temperature changes
- Occasional exposure to noisy equipment and event environments