Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to assist in cleaning and maintaining pools at client sites and associated facilities in Key West, FL. The role includes learning to test and balance water chemistry, perform routine maintenance, and document activities as part of daily logs.

The trainee will work under the Pool Service Specialist, gaining hands-on experience in skimming, vacuuming, brushing, and chemical treatments while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of related pool maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pool Maintenance Specialist to clean and maintain pools and facilities by skimming, vacuuming, and applying chemical treatments.
• Periodically perform deep cleaning including brushing and scrubbing walls, floors, and surfaces.
• Test pool water for pH, chlorine, bacteria, algae, and contaminants.
• Receive training to ensure correct color, chemistry, and clarity of pool water.
• Calculate and add chemical treatments to balance pH and remove contaminants.
• Inspect pools and equipment for proper operation.
• Maintain daily logs of chemical usage, water quality, repairs, and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Pool chemical knowledge

Mechanical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

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

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.