Pool Maintenance Technician

Pool Technician Job Description

JOB FUNCTION / PURPOSE

The Pool Technician is responsible for performing various general labor activities such as a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and routine work in pool maintenance requiring specialized knowledge and skills, including: installation, maintenance, modification and repair work in assigned area of pool/splash pad equipment, building repair, minor plumbing and electrical repair.



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*Pool Technician is responsible for performing a range of aquatic maintenance and operational duties.

Responsibilities require knowledge of the plumbing field and knowledge of swimming pool chemical treatment and testing.

It is distinguished from other maintenance and repair classes by the specific knowledge of swimming pool chemistry, pool equipment installation, maintenance and repair.

Candidate must work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

The incumbent shall at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and the public.

RESPONSIBILITIES



* Maintains community's aquatic facilities to include pools, fountains and splash pads.



* Skim water surface to remove floating debris and clean skimmer baskets as necessary throughout the day



* Inspect underwater lighting and deck lighting



* Vacuum pool or fountain as necessary



* Brush walls of the swimming pools and fountains daily and backwash as necessary



* Clean tiles around pool and fountain edge where needed



* Inspect flow meters, pressure gauges and valves.

Record all readings daily



* Responsible for pool heater maintenance and operation.



* Performs water tests, temperature readings , calibrates automation.



* Checks pumps and motors for proper operation.



* Inspects and maintains chemical feed system, pool fittings, hardware; pool covers; waterslide.



* Performs monthly facility safety inspections.



* Handles all pool chemicals safely.



* Coordinates the maintenance, renovation, construction, and inspection of community's swimming pools, splash pads and fountains.



* Establish and perform an annual preventative maintenance program for community's pool facilities, splash pad and fountain.



* Provides initial response to calls for service from Maintenance Manager, assess maintenance needs, and takes corrective action or routes a work order to appropriate maintenance team.



* Maintains pool plans, technical specifications, and other maintenance or construction history on all pools, facilities and splash pad`s.



* Serves as liaison between maintenance staff and contracted lifeguards.

Works closely with office staff, community and contracted lifeguards.



* Conducts inventories, and effectively communicates with Maintenance Manager for timely ordering of chemicals and supplies.



* Maintains aquatic buildings to include general janitorial responsibilities for restrooms, pump rooms and splash pad/fountain are...