M&O Maintenance Specialist- Aquatics

Hiring Range: $31.66 - $35.64 hourly Full Salary Range: $31.66 $44.33 hourly Salary for internal promotion Section 603 of Employee Handbook.

The city of Tolleson is seeking a qualified Aquatics Maintenance Specialist.

The Aquatics Maintenance Specialist performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City's aquatic facilities, including swimming pools, splash pads, water features, and related equipment.

Responsibilities include maintaining water quality and chemical balance; inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, filtration, and chemical treatment systems; and performing preventative maintenance to ensure safe and efficient facility operations.

The position maintains the general facility upkeep, equipment and supply inventories, documents maintenance activities, and ensures compliance with applicable health and safety regulations.

This position also assists with City festivals and special events by providing support for event planning and implementation.

Work may require evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency response as needed.

Qualifications A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent from an accredited institution, and 4 years of progressively responsible experience in assigned area of responsibility; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience.

Experience should include the operation, maintenance, and repair of swimming pools, aquatic facilities, or related mechanical equipment, pool water chemistry, filtration systems, pumps, and general facility maintenance.

Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire.

Must possess an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification at the time of hire or hold a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification and obtain an AFO certification within six (6) months of hire.

Must be able to obtain First Aid and CPR certification upon hire.

Knowledge of: - Safe working practices - Job-specific equipment - Coordinating work assignments - Journey-level maintenance and repair principles, practices, and methods - Mathematical concepts - Modern office technology - Pool water chemistry, chemical testing procedures, water treatment methods, and the proper handling, storage, and application of pool chemicals.

- Operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of aquatic mechanical systems, including pumps, motors, filtration systems, chemical feeders, boilers, valves, and plumbing components.

- Occupational hazards, chemical safety procedures, personal protective equipment, and safe work practices associated with aquatic facility maintenance.

- Principles, practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of public swimming pools, splash pads, and aquatic facilities.

- Works with the aquatic recreation staff to coordinate schedules, programs and operation Skills In: - Coordinating work assignments - Operating heavy e...