Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; Katy (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare in Texas is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to assist with cleaning and maintaining pools at client sites and facilities. You will learn chemical treatments, test water, and help ensure clear, balanced water.

The role combines hands-on pool care with safety and recordkeeping. A high school diploma and one year of related experience are required. On-the-job training is provided and physical work is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of related experience required.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to interpret water analysis and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assists Pool Maintenance Specialist to clean and maintain pools and facilities by skimming, vacuuming and chemical treatments.
• Periodically empties pools for deep cleaning, brushing walls and surfaces.
• Tests pool water for pH, chlorine and contaminants and records results.
• Receives training to ensure correct color, chemistry and clarity of water.
• Calculates and adds chemical treatments to balance pH and eliminate contaminants.
• Inspects pool and equipment and maintains daily logs of chemical usage and water quality.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Chemical handling

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of 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.