Marine Operator

Pay Grade: 105

Do you enjoy working outdoors, interacting with the public, and keeping marine environments running smoothly? The Town of Fort Myers Beach is seeking a dependable and proactive Marine Operator to help maintain our waterfront facilities and support daily operations within the Mooring Field and surrounding areas. This role is essential to ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming experience for residents and visitors alike.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance plans for you and your family with low deductibles and low annual maximums! The Town of FMB pays 100% of employee‑only coverage and 50% of dependent coverage. Employer paid life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, and gym membership reimbursement.

Work/Life Balance: The Town of FMB offers 24 Days of PTO Annually, 1 Sick Day, 1 Personal Day, 14 Paid Holidays annually, paid parental leave, and flexible scheduling options.

Retirement Planning: 401(a)/457(b) Pension Plan with an employer contribution in which you are immediately vested.

and more!

This position does require weekend work.

The Marine Operator is responsible for the routine maintenance, cleanliness, and general upkeep of Town‑owned marine facilities and equipment including, but not limited to, the Mooring Field, restrooms, docks, parking areas, and all navigable waterways within the Town's jurisdiction. This role plays a key part in ensuring safe, clean, and welcoming conditions for residents, visitors, and marine users. In addition to maintenance duties, the Marine Operator provides daily customer service support to Mooring Field patrons, including managing reservations and responding to general inquiries and needs.

Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
If assigned, employees in this classification will be required to report and carry out duties as directed for the duration of an emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

• Maintains mooring field facilities, equipment, buoys, signage, and navigational aids, including underwater diving inspections and cleanings
• Assists boaters with check‑ins, mooring assignments, and general inquiries about harbor rules, weather, and water conditions
• Inspects vessels, docks, and mooring systems for compliance with regulations and reports safety or maintenance issues
• Provides emergency vessel assistance and conducts pump‑outs as needed
• Cleans and maintains Town facilities, restrooms, and grounds; performs landscaping, pressure washing, painting, and minor construction
• Performs routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, irrigation systems, lighting, and building equipment
• Operates and maintains marine and work equipment; ensures all tools and vehicles are safe and functional
• Conducts daily trash removal and assists with Town‑wide maintenance and public works tasks
• Monitors inventory of supplies and materials; requests quotes and orders replacements as necessary
• Responds to reports of oil or hazardous spills and coordinates with authorities as required
• Operates drones to monitor vessel placement and mooring system conditions
• Maintains administrative records, including timesheets, inspection logs, and maintenance reports
• Attends required trainings and meetings and participates in emergency response efforts
• Drives Town vehicles and performs other duties as assigned to support municipal operations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job‑related duties as required.)

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• One (1) year of experience working in marina services and/or related fields.
• Experience in operational maintenance/management of a moderately sized marina/docking facility or similar water‑related business preferred.
• Enroll, and successfully pass the Florida Boater License and Safety courses and Ostego Bay Oil Spill Co‑op course within…