Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; Port Charlotte (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare is hiring a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee in Port Charlotte, FL. You will assist experienced technicians in cleaning and maintaining client pools and facilities, while learning chemical handling, water testing, and routine log documentation.

The role focuses on hands-on training, safety, and growing proficiency in pool maintenance tasks under supervision. Ability to lift up to 80 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of pool cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Mechanical and manual labor skills for aquatic facilities.
• Ability to calculate chemical additives and ratios using math.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cleaning and maintaining pools and facilities.
• Perform deep cleaning including brushing walls and surfaces.
• Test pool water for pH, chlorine, bacteria, and contaminants.
• Assist in documenting chemical usage and water quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pool chemicals knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Math for chemical ratios

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.