Aquatics Maintenance Trainee (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

City of Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dallas is looking for an Aquatic Maintenance Trainee to assist with the care and repair of pools, waterparks, and other aquatic facilities to ensure safe operation.

Under supervision, you will help maintain pumps, filtration systems and chemical balance, and perform routine cleaning and inspections to support department goals. A Texas driver’s license is required; prior aquatic experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in general aquatic facility maintenance or related trades.
• Must have a Texas Class C driver’s license.
• All education, experience and licenses must be listed in the application.

Responsibilities

• Assist aquatic technicians with repair and maintenance of pumps, motors and pool equipment.
• Clean and maintain aquatic facilities including vacuuming, skimming, and backwashing.
• Perform water chemistry tests to maintain proper balance and clarity.
• Complete inspection checklists, inventories and required documents.
• Make minor repairs and support the team to meet department goals.

Skills

Mechanical basics

Tool handling

Manual labor

Instruction reading

Team relations

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

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Overview

Under general supervision, the Aquatic Maintenance Trainee assists with the maintenance and repair of aquatic facilities such as swimming pools, waterparks, aquatic centers, spraygrounds, and public interactive water features to ensure safe operation in accordance with state and local health standards in the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions

• Assists aquatic technicians and other skilled trades staff in the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, chemical controllers, pool surfaces, waterslides, play structures and other pool equipment.
• Cleans and maintains aquatic facilities by performing functions such as vacuuming, skimming leaves, cleaning skimmer baskets, hosing decks, waxing slides, and backwashing filters.
• Performs water chemistry tests associated with maintaining proper water clarity and chemical balance.
• Completes Inspection Checklists, Inventories And Other Required Documents.
• Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment as needed.
• Contributes to the team by accomplishing related tasks to get results and meet department goals.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED

Experience

Six (6) months experience in general aquatic facility maintenance or other trade field.

Licenses and Certifications

Must have a Texas Class C driver’s license.

• Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Knowledge of general mechanical principles necessary to perform a variety of routine trades-related duties.
• Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to pool maintenance trade.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.

Salary Range

$21.67 - $23.60

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.