Maintenance Worker I - Aquatics

City of Carlsbad; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Carlsbad is seeking a Maintenance Worker I to support the aquatic facilities, performing routine and preventative maintenance on pools, spas, and related infrastructure. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable operation of mechanical systems.

Responsibilities include inspections, repairs, and assisting with complex tasks under supervision, with requirements for a CA driver's license and certifications (CPR/AED/First Aid and CPO or AFO).

Qualifications

• Basic principles of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and building maintenance.
• Basic principles of operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, filters, and related mechanical equipment.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Basic recordkeeping methods.
• Customer service principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection, maintenance and repair to aquatic facilities, including swimming pools, spas, splash pads, buildings, grounds, and related equipment.
• Identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and required repairs of facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Assist with the maintenance, operation, and repair of aquatic mechanical systems, including circulation pumps, filters, heaters, chemical feed systems, chemical pumps, automated controllers, and related equipment.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including replacement of valves, fittings, fixtures, and related plumbing components; assist with repairs involving piping, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance and repairs, including replacement of fixtures, switches, ballasts, lighting components, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair aquatic equipment, including lane lines, lane reels, backstroke flags, lifeguard stands, diving equipment, pool covers, pool lifts, water play equipment, signage, and related facility equipment.
• Perform minor carpentry, painting, and masonry repairs.
• Assist with the cleaning and upkeep of pool decks, mechanical rooms, pump rooms, equipment storage areas, and other facility spaces.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and City vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and organization of maintenance supplies, chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining records of inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance activities, and materials used.
• Assist with facility setup and breakdown for aquatic programs, special events, and community activities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with city staff, contractors, and the public; respond to and resolve customer complaints in the absence of the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor.
• Respond to emergency maintenance or repair calls as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing basics

Electrical basics

Mechanical basics

Carpentry basics

Painting basics

Building maintenance

Customer service

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Position

***This job posting will close once 75 applications have been received, or when the application deadline is reached, whichever comes first ***

Under the general supervision of the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker I assigned to aquatics performs a variety of routine and preventative maintenance, repair, and facility upkeep duties at the city's aquatic facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with the maintenance, operation, and repair of buildings, equipment, mechanical systems, and related infrastructure to support safe, reliable, and efficient aquatic facility operations. Work is performed independently on routine assignments and under the guidance of the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor for more complex maintenance and repair tasks.

You belong in Carlsbad: The City of Carlsbad embraces and recognizes the vital relationship of an inclusive, engaged work environment and innovative excellence. An equitable and inclusive work climate comprises personal experiences, values, and views shaped from differences of culture and circumstance. Our organization appreciates belonging, creativity, recognition and retention of its employees and is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. We work to embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development as our responsibility and goal

Key Responsibilities

**These are representative duties and the emphasis on certain duties will vary depending on the job assignment.**

• Perform inspection, maintenance and repair to aquatic facilities, including swimming pools, spas, splash pads, buildings, grounds, and related equipment.
• Identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and required repairs of facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Assist with the maintenance, operation, and repair of aquatic mechanical systems, including circulation pumps, filters, heaters, chemical feed systems, chemical pumps, automated controllers, and related equipment.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including replacement of valves, fittings, fixtures, and related plumbing components; assist with repairs involving piping, pumps, and associated equipment.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance and repairs, including replacement of fixtures, switches, ballasts, lighting components, motors, and related equipment.
• Maintain and repair aquatic equipment, including lane lines, lane reels, backstroke flags, lifeguard stands, diving equipment, pool covers, pool lifts, water play equipment, signage, and related facility equipment.
• Perform minor carpentry, painting, and masonry repairs.
• Assist with the cleaning and upkeep of pool decks, mechanical rooms, pump rooms, equipment storage areas, and other facility spaces.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and City vehicles in the performance of assigned duties.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing, and organization of maintenance supplies, chemicals, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with maintaining records of inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance activities, and materials used.
• Assist with facility setup and breakdown for aquatic programs, special events, and community activities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with city staff, contractors, and the public; respond to and resolve customer complaints in the absence of the Aquatics Maintenance Supervisor.
• Respond to emergency maintenance or repair calls as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and building maintenance.
• Basic principles of operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, filters, and related mechanical equipment.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Basic recordkeeping methods.
• Customer service principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Use and care of standard hand and power tools used in facility maintenance and repair.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience & Education

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience performing semi-skilled tasks in one or more of the major building trades, facility maintenance operations, mechanical systems, or related fields.

Experience working in aquatic facilities, recreation facilities, or public agency maintenance operations is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Class C Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Obtain and maintain the following within six (6) months of appointment:

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, lifting, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to regularly lift, carry and manipulate moderately heavy objects and occasionally lift, carry and manipulate heavy objects

May be required to work after hours, weekends, holidays, as needed, and serve on an emergency call list.

May occasionally be required to work in areas with limited space or access and around pool chemicals in accordance with applicable safety regulations.