A member of our amazing Housekeeping Team, the Steward VSP is responsible for the daily control of the ship's Vessel Sanitation Program. A subject matter expert on Pest control and the Pest Management Program on board with the aim of eliminating any insect infestations around the ship. Keeping a record of all pest activity treatments and inspections. This role ensures our ships remain pest-free and comply with USPH regulations regarding infestations and pests.
Voyage pest control monitoring, reporting, and record-keeping for:
- Bedbug control inspections and treatments
- Cockroach elimination and treatments
- Fly activity control, breeding source identification and treatments
- Any other insect activity, inspections, elimination, and treatments
- IPM Chemical inventory control
- Equipment maintenance and inventory control
- Air-curtain/door inspections
- Loading Inspections
- Rat guard inspection in every port
- Elevator pit cleaning and treatment
- Bait station placement, monitoring, and tracking
- Voyage pest control passive surveillance: Insect trap placement and monitoring
- IPM Risk Evaluation document preparation
- IPM Chemical application
- Recycling Center inspections and treatments
- Waste System (silos, pulper systems, biodigesters) inspections and treatments for cleanliness
- and prevention of insect activities
- Void space and plumbing station inspections and treatments
- HVAC unit inspections and treatments
- Daily shift reporting
- Phone call monitoring log of all insects reported
- Crew cabin inspections for evidence of insect activities
- Guest cabin section inspections for the prevention of insect activities
- Open deck inspections and treatments for ants and other insect activities
- Drydock cabin treatments and restaurant booth/plumbing station BorActin replacements
- Maintaining valid Pest Control Certification annually
Minimum Requirements
- Fluency in conversational English,
- Hospitable, positive attitude, motivated.
- Well-groomed, follows proper hygienic practices.
- Must be physically strong and able to lift a minimum of 60 lbs to sustain physically challenging work.
- Must understand the potential for career growth.