Building and Land Technology (BLT) is a privately held, vertically integrated, mixed use real estate development, property management and private equity firm (www.bltoffice.com).  BLT was founded in 1982 and has developed, owned and managed over five million square feet of commercial space and over 4,500 residential units. BLT’s numerous office parks, apartment complexes, single family subdivisions, common interest communities and adaptive reuse projects total in excess of 8,000,000 square feet of development throughout Fairfield County. BLT is also the developer of Harbor Point, a transformative mixed-use development in Stamford, CT. One of the largest redevelopments on the eastern seaboard, Harbor Point encompasses an entire neighborhood, with more than 4,000 residential units and several million square feet of commercial development. BLT’s holdings include a majority interest in William Pitt Sotheby’s residential brokerage firm with 28 offices and 1,100 agents, a mortgage and insurance company as well as numerous private equity investments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

  • Provides the highest level of customer and guest services, expedites any and all requests from vessels
  • Carries out routine cleaning duties that meet established quality standards for all marina related operations; insures the recognized standards are maintained and that quality, and delivery commitments are met
  • Manages all Dockhands in marina related duties such as securing boats to docks, connecting and monitoring utility services (power, water and telephone), black water pump out, waste disposal and facility sanitation
  • Routinely operates motor and water vehicles and other various mechanized equipment including travel lift
  • Provides general security and supports marina and facility security teams in their security related efforts; reports disturbances in dock area to superiors and maintains general vigilance
  • Manages fueling operations at the marina, ensure safe re-fueling procedures.
  • Provides service to marina and facility guests and carries out routine marina maintenance
  • Complying with instructions or duties as may be reasonably assigned

Required Qualifications and Qualities

  • A broad knowledge of marina operations, boat lifting, boat handling and towing, plant and equipment maintenance
  • Proven skills in administration, seamanship, communication, health and safety, plant and equipment maintenance and marina operations
  • Familiarity with common marina operational documentation (e.g. agreements, contracts, terms and conditions, marina rules and regulations etc.) and the ability to analyze them if necessary
  • A positive attitude combined with the ability to communicate fluently and relate well to customers in the leisure environment and the ability to manage and motivate staff
  • Commercial awareness and an eye for detail in all aspects of work
  • High standards of presentation and accuracy in written work and scheduling of dock staff
  • computer literate
  • Knowledge of boating and local waters
  • Proficient swimmer
  • Full driving license
  • CT boating license, can obtain on approval of employment

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
  • 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or
  • equivalent combination of education and experience
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.