Varnisher for Celebrity Cruises

We are looking for Varnishers for Celebrity Cruises.

Celebrity Cruises places the highest value on the environment, and all employees shall do the same. Those assigned to this position shall work with superiors and subordinates to understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguarding the environment. He shall directly and immediately inform his immediate superior if any environmental system does not function properly.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Celebrity Cruises expects each shipboard employee to consistently exemplify the principles of the STAR Program's Credo to all team members. In addition, all duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with ISM/ISO and SQM standards, USPH guidelines, Environmental, and Safety policies. Each shipboard employee may be required to perform all functions in various service venues and throughout the ship. It is every employee's responsibility to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow shipboard employees and/or in the presence of guest contact and crewmember areas.

1. Celebrity Cruises places the highest value on the environment and all Crewmembers shall do the same. This position shall work with supervisors and subordinates to understand and comply with the company's environmental policies and be committed to safeguarding the environment. He/shall direct and immediately inform his/her immediate supervisor if any environmental system does not function properly onboard.
2. The varnishers would participate in keeping all wood stained and related areas clean and tidy at all times, including washing. They should also be able to participate in some carpenterary work, under supervision.
3. Performs related duties as required. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Shipboard employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor or management.

Financial Responsibilities:

• The position is responsible for cost containment through the proper use, handling and maintenance of chemicals, supplies and equipment.

Motivational Responsibilities:

• The position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum hiring, language and physical requirements to perform the job.

Hiring Requirements:

• Must have practical knowledge of carpenterary / varnishing operation.
• Previous experience with passenger ships or any other ships 400 GT or higher capacity is preferred
• Must hold a completed firefighting training, life saving training, life-boatman certification, certificate and completed personal responsibilities under emergency circumstances training for passenger ships in accordance with STCW for seafarers.

Language Requirements:

• Ability to speak English clearly, distinctly and cordially with guests. Knowledge of other languages a plus.
• Ability to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency life saving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Contracts are generally around 8 months on board, with a 2 month (unpaid) vacation, with opportunities to return for further contracts.

To be considered for this role, you must have an intermediate (or higher) level of English, and your interview will take place in English, via Video Link.