Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; New Braunfels, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to support daily cleaning, chemical treatments, and water testing at client sites. You will work under the Pool Service Specialist to learn proper balance and equipment operation.

If you enjoy hands-on work and customer service, this role offers on-site training and growth in pool care, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and reliable recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year related pool maintenance experience.
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to perform chemical testing and adjust treatments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pool Maintenance Specialist to clean and maintain filled pools and facilities by skimming, vacuuming, and chemical treatments.
• Periodically empties pools to perform deep cleaning, including brushing and scrubbing walls, floors, and surfaces.
• Test pool water for pH, chlorine, bacteria, algae, or contaminants; record data.
• Receive training from the Pool Service Specialist to ensure correct water chemistry and clarity.
• Calculate and add chemical treatments to maintain pH balance and water quality.
• Inspect pool and equipment for issues and maintenance needs.
• Help maintain daily logs of chemical usage, water quality, repairs, and supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pool chemicals knowledge

Mechanical/manual labor

Math for chemical calculations

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.