Pool Engineer - The Springs Resort & Spa

Wellspring Hospitality LLC; Pagosa Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resort perks

Local discounts

Food discounts

Housing support for eligible full-time

Job summary

The Springs Resort in Pagosa Springs, CO is seeking a Pool Engineer to maintain and improve geothermal and water-feature systems. This hands-on role supports guest experience and safety.

You will work with Pools and Engineering teams, perform preventive maintenance, document work, and ensure compliance. Weekend/holiday shifts may be required; experience with mechanical systems and pool operation is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or trade training in mechanical systems preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pool and water-feature systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, plumbing, circulation, filtration, heating, valves, and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Monitor water chemistry, circulation, filtration, and temperature.
• Repair pumps, filters, heaters, valves, piping, chemical feeders, and controls.
• Inspect mechanical rooms and pool systems.
• Respond to leaks, equipment failures, and circulation issues.
• Support closures, reopenings, and emergency repairs.
• Document work orders and inspections in maintenance software.
• Maintain maintenance records.
• Assist with system upgrades and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Pools Manager and teams.
• Handle chemicals, tools, and equipment safely.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance and safety.
• Provide professional support around guests and public areas.
• Live Our Purpose through teamwork and care for geothermal resource.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Water systems

Pool chemistry

Digital maintenance systems

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or trade training

CPO certification

Tools

Quore maintenance system

Job description

Description

Pool Engineer

The Springs Resort | Pagosa Springs, CO
Schedule: Weekdays + Weekends; 4 - 10hr shifts optional.

Your mission (should you choose to accept it):

The Pool Engineer is a hands‑on technical role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the mechanical systems that support The Springs Resort’s geothermal pools, oxygenated pools, and water features. The Pool Engineer is a jack of all trades on the Pools team, doing what is necessary to fill gaps on Pool Grounds and Pool cleaning teams.

This position plays an important role in protecting the reliability, safety, and performance of our geothermal systems while supporting the guest experience at the heart of our purpose—caring for the enhanced wellbeing of all.

Where you can make an impact:

• Maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair pool and water‑feature systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, plumbing, circulation, filtration, heating, valves, pumps, and control‑system issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
• Monitor and support water chemistry, circulation, filtration, and temperature performance.
• Complete repairs and adjustments to pumps, filters, heaters, valves, piping, chemical feeders, controls, and related equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, pool systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Respond promptly to leaks, equipment failures, temperature issues, circulation problems, and other operational concerns.
• Support pool closures, reopening’s, emergency repairs, and corrective actions.
• Use Quore or similar maintenance systems to document work orders, inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records.
• Assist with system upgrades, installations, and pool‑related improvement projects.
• Work closely with the Pools Manager, Assistant Pools Manager, Pool Engineering, Pool Grounds and Pool Cleaning teams.
• Safely handle chemicals, tools, equipment, and mechanical systems according to established procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable health, safety, environmental, and CDPHE requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, efficiency, safety, and reliability.
• Provide professional support when working around guests and public areas.
• Live Our Purpose through teamwork, ownership, care for our geothermal resource, and pride in the quality of our work.

Requirements

What sets you apart:

Education / Formal Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or trade training in mechanical systems, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, or a related field preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in pool maintenance, facilities engineering, plumbing, mechanical systems, or a related trade.
• Experience working with pumps, filtration, heating, circulation, plumbing, and control systems preferred.
• Resort, hotel, aquatic, or geothermal experience is a plus.

Knowledge / Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of pool equipment and water systems.
• Understanding of pool chemistry, water treatment, and safe chemical‑handling practices.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and complete appropriate repairs.
• Strong preventive‑maintenance mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, gauges, controls, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using digital maintenance systems such as Quore.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent repairs while managing routine preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the broader Pools and Engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts as operational needs require.
• Ability to perform hands‑on work in mechanical spaces and outdoor environments in varying weather conditions.

Where benefits shape a better life:

• Resort and wellness perks
• Local and recreation discounts
• Food and hospitality discounts
• Experiential benefits
• Housing support for eligible full‑time team members

Additional benefits available to eligible team members