Aquatics Technician

Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson, Wilmington, MA, is seeking an Aquatics Technician to support pool operations, maintenance, and startup of systems at our sites. You’ll perform regular contracts, on‑call services, and communicate with schedulers and site teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in pool maintenance, OSHA 10, CPO certification, and proven ability to troubleshoot water chemistry and equipment failures while servicing commercial pool equipment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical swimming pool, mechanical maintenance and repairs experience with increasing responsibility.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• CPO certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot pool water chemistry and equipment failures.
• Proficient in servicing commercial swimming pool equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform recurring pool operation contracts (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Perform on-call emergency services.
• Startup filters and chemical systems.
• Upsell UV, CPO, and maintenance contracts for new projects.
• Coordinate with scheduler on manpower needs.
• Sustain strong client communication and document site activities.
• Assist with pool construction and repairs as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Troubleshoot water chemistry

Commercial pool equipment service

Pool maintenance experience

Education

OSHA 10

CPO (Certified Pool Operator)

Job description

Weston & Sampson Services is seeking an Aquatics Technician based out of our Wilmington, MA location.

What you’ll do:

• Perform recurring (daily/weekly/monthly) pool operation contracts
• Perform on-call emergency services.
• Startup filters and chemical systems.
• Upsell UV, CPO, and maintenance contracts for all new projects.
• Work with Corporate Safety Officer to ensure sites adhere to company protocols and applicable regulations.
• Assist with pool construction and repairs as director by supervisor.
• Perform pool inspections, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Perform UV, heater, controller, and VFD Startups.
• Communicate with scheduler on manpower needs.
• Works collaboratively with Construction Manager and Foreman
• Track and follow up on long lead items to make sure they are on schedule.
• Be aware of the labor time and material expenses for the project.
• Sustain strong communication with the client.
• Document site activities.
• Address client issues and queries in accurate and timely manner.
• Upsell maintenance and repair services

What you will bring:

• 5+ years technical swimming pool, mechanical maintenance and repairs related experience with progressively more responsibility.
• OSHA 10
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator)
• Ability to troubleshoot pool water chemistry and equipment failures is a must.
• Must be proficient in servicing all commercial swimming pool equipment.

Pay Range: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour depending on experience

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you’ll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We’re looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other’s ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments
• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success
• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways
• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around
• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let’s work together.

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A note to third-party recruiters: Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.