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.