Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare in Houston, TX is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to support field teams in cleaning and maintaining client pools and facilities. You will learn proper chemical treatments, water testing, and routine maintenance under supervision.

This entry-level role requires a high school diploma, the ability to lift up to 80 pounds, and good customer service. Training covers safety, equipment use, and daily logs of chemical usage and water quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience required.
• Able to lift up to 80 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assists Pool Maintenance Specialist to clean and maintain pools and facilities by skimming, vacuuming, and applying chemical treatments.
• Periodically empties pools for deep cleaning, including brushing walls, floors, and surfaces.
• Regularly tests pool water for pH, chlorine, bacteria, algae, and contaminants.
• Receives training to ensure correct color, chemistry, and clarity of pool water.
• Calculates and adds chemical treatments to maintain pH balance and water quality.
• Inspects pool and equipment for proper operation.
• Completes and maintains daily logs of chemical usage, water quality, repairs, and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Pool chemical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related experience

Job description

Description

The Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee will maintain pools at client's and associated facilities for the company.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assists Pool Maintenance Specialist to clean and maintain filled pools and facilities by skimming, vacuuming, and performing chemical treatments.
• Periodically empties pools to perform deep cleaning, including brushing and scrubbing walls, floors, and surfaces.
• Assists Pool Service Specialist to regularly test pool water for pH; chlorine; presence of bacteria, algae, or contaminants; and other data.
• Receives training from the Pool Service Specialist to ensure correct color, chemistry, and clarity of pool water.
• Calculates and adds chemical treatments to maintain pH balance, eliminate contaminants, or correct other problems.
• Inspects pool and equipment.
• Assists Pool Service Specialist to complete and maintain daily logs outlining chemical usage, water quality, repairs, and supplies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Understanding of pool cleaning chemicals and equipment related to swimming pools.
• Mechanical and manual labor skills related to aquatic facilities and equipment.
• Math skills to calculate chemical additives and ratios.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience required.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds at a time.
• Must have adequate sight and hearing to properly interpret water analysis, equipment readings, and complete recordkeeping.
• Physically able to perform all aspects of cleaning, checking, and monitoring pools and facilities.