Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee

SPS PoolCare; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SPS PoolCare in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to support technicians in keeping client pools in top condition. You will learn chemical balancing, cleaning, and safety procedures while gaining hands-on experience.

You will assist with testing water, applying treatments, logging data, and performing routine maintenance under supervision. Training and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Understanding of pool cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Mechanical and manual labor skills related to aquatic facilities.
• Math skills to calculate chemical additives and ratios.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Pool chemical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Math for chemicals

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.

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.