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Work Aboard the LEX

Job Openings Aboard USS Lexington

Candidates can apply in person at 2914 N. Shoreline Blvd Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00 or submit their resume to Lori Frank at Lori@usslexington.com

Plumber

Responsibilities:

  1. Monitors and maintains tools and equipment issued to the mechanical engineering department.
  2. Prepares progress reports for the head of the department.
  3. Assists in the maintenance, repair or rebuilding of numerous pieces of equipment on board the USS Lexington.
  4. Under the direction of the department head assists other departments in order to complete tasks for the good of the Museum.
  5. Assists in the activation of any shipboard piping system including the fire-main system, CHT system and the fresh water system.
  6. Makes daily equipment inspection rounds.
  7. Must be competent to direct visitors.
  8. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Safety Program.
  9. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
  10. Performs any other duties as delegated by the department supervisor or by the Director of Operations.

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LSS Cleaning Crew

Responsibilities:

  1. Priorities are to include, maintaining the approach way, admissions, tour routes, bathrooms, meeting rooms, berthing compartments, office areas, Hanger Bays and flight deck.
  2. Follow a weekly schedule for normal work operations.
  3. Attend monthly safety meeting of equipment and chemical use.
  4. Assist Special Events with event settings and clean up duties.
  5. Set up caution signs for visitors when needed.
  6. Must be competent to direct visitors.
  7. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Safety Program.
  8. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
  9. Perform any other job duties as delegated by Director of Operations.

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Damage Control

Fire watch/ first aid
Responsibilities:

  1. Log and report incidents during shifts.
  2. Contact the appropriate department heads to handle incidents.
  3. Take charge of incidents on the ship
  4. Must have the ability to use judgment and discretion in various situations.
  5. Must have basic knowledge of first aid procedures.
  6. Secure pier for delivery of equipment- clear when necessary.
  7. Make announcements over 1MC system as needed.
  8. Direct phone calls and answer phone at Damage Control station when necessary.
  9. Turn on #16, Flag and Friendship lights at appropriate times.
  10. Direct Fire Department personnel to areas on ship when Fire Department or EMS are called.
  11. Daily or semi-weekly inventory of main hangar deck fire locker, air packs, extinguisher, bunkers, and first aid equipment.
  12. Responsible for the safekeeping of OD keys and keys to various equipment and department.
  13. Answer questions to visitors as needed, including general Lexington information as well as directing requests to various departments. Must be competent to direct visitors.
  14. Must be capable of understanding and implementing the Lexington’s Safety Program.
  15. Must be capable of understand and implementing the Lexington’s Heavy Weather Plan.
  16. Must interact with Lexington crewmembers, therefore must be familiar with crew and their responsibilities.
  17. Perform any other job duties as delegated by Director of Operations.

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