Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare is seeking an entry-level Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee in Florida. You will assist with maintaining client pools and related facilities, while learning to manage chemical treatments and water quality under supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, physical work, and accurate recordkeeping, with on-the-job training to develop skills in pool care and equipment inspection.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and customer service.
• Understands pool cleaning chemicals and pool equipment.
• Performs mechanical tasks related to aquatic facilities and equipment.
• Can perform precise chemical calculations for balance and disinfection.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pool Maintenance Specialist with cleaning and maintaining pools.
• Periodically perform deep cleaning and surface scrubbing.
• Test water for pH, chlorine, bacteria, and contaminants.
• Receive training to ensure correct water chemistry and clarity.
• Calculate and add chemicals to balance water chemistry.
• Inspect pool and equipment.
• Maintain daily logs of chemical usage and water quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Pool chemicals knowledge

Mechanical & manual labor

Math for chemical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year related experience

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.