Lighthouse Keeper Duties
Full-time lighthouse keeper positions are rare. There are more openings for volunteers or part-timers, and there are opportunities to pay to stay or to work in exchange for staying in a lighthouse. Duties can include caretaking and cleaning, monitoring the weather, keeping logs and attending to visitors.
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Monitoring the Weather
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A lighthouse keeper might be required to record and manage weather-related apparatus and regularly check the radio for marine weather reports.
Caretaking
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The keeper typically is responsible for maintaining the facility and grounds, especially if they are open to visitors.
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Greeting Visitors
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The keeper might be responsible for handling money collected from visitors for admissions, tours and gift items.
Part-Time Duties
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Part-time keepers usually have fewer duties. Those who pay to stay often have few or no duties.
Historical Duties
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Being a lighthouse keeper was once a very difficult job, with almost no time off. Before lights were automated, keepers had to keep the lamp lit all night, fix anything that broke, shine and clean everything, keep daily records of the weather and all station activities, inventory all equipment and fuel, maintain the launch boat, and assist ships and sailors in distress.
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