Pool Maintenance Technician

Academy School District 20; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Academy School District 20's Pine Creek High School seeks a Pool Maintenance Technician to keep the pool and adjacent areas clean, safe, and compliant with health standards. The role involves water testing, backwashing, refilling, and supporting daily operations and events.

The position requires reliability and the ability to perform routine maintenance; a Certified Pool Operator certification and a high school diploma are preferred prerequisites. Start date listed as 08/01/2026.

Qualifications

• Certified Pool Operator Certification required (varies by district).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate pool and cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pool and related areas to health standards.
• Perform water tests, backwash filters, and refill as needed.
• Assist with safety drills, events, and general maintenance tasks.
• Provide support in cafeteria and other areas as needed.
• Help with cleaning, custodial tasks, and minor repairs as required.
• Ensure facilities are safe and operational for students and staff.

Skills

Pool equipment knowledge

Health and safety knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Problem-solving

Physical stamina

Education

High-school graduate

Tools

Certified Pool Operator Certification

Job description

Location

Pine Creek High School

Estimated Start Date

08/01/2026

The Pool Maintenance Technician maintains the swimming pool and related areas according to standards established by the El Paso County Health Department; maintains other assigned areas in accordance with location standards.

Responsibilities

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Assists in cafeteria and other areas during the workday assignment as directed
• Assists students and staff with items such as lockers, doors, desks, lights, etc. and performs minor repairs as needed
• Assists with safety drills, scenarios, and real-life situations as needed and directed
• Attends training and in-service meetings
• Cleans hazards, including bodily fluids, spills, etc. per best practices and current regulations
• Cleans, dusts, and straightens desks; cleans counters, toilets, sinks, whiteboards, cove bases, blinds, walls, furniture, vents, windows, mirrors, carpet, floors, and other items as needed and assigned
• Ensures facilities are safe and operational for students, staff, and the community
• Ensures the safe conditions of the swimming pool, making all necessary water tests, backwashing the filters, and refilling the pool as necessary
• Maintains pool to ensure safety and health standards are met
• Monitors water, electrical, sewer, HVAC, etc. and assists in emergency shut‑off as needed
• Moves, relocates, and transports materials, furniture, and equipment as needed and assigned
• Mows lawns and trims and edges around walks and structures as directed
• Performs any duties as assigned associated with building upkeep including painting, and other non‑routine maintenance tasks
• Performs crossing guard duties as directed
• Processes and completes internal work requests
• Removes and disposes of trash in facilities and on grounds
• Removes snow and ice
• Reports minor and major building and facility‑related discrepancies or areas of need
• Sanitizes rooms and facilities where applicable, including but not limited to restrooms, water fountains, gymnasiums, pools and locker rooms, etc.
• Sets up for regular and special events as directed
• Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, strips, buffs, dusts, mops, etc. floors and stairs as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information in various software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the general public
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to make minor repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment
• Ability to manage simultaneous demands
• Ability to operate and care for mechanized cleaning equipment
• Ability to operate standard custodial equipment, performing a wide range of custodial tasks
• Ability to recognize safety issues in the workplace
• Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities
• Ability to work independently on assignments
• Ability to work well with individuals from many diverse backgrounds and professions, as well as the student body
• Considerable knowledge of materials, equipment, and methods employed in general cleaning and maintenance work
• Demonstrates discernment, excellence, honesty, integrity, patience, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness
• Detail‑oriented
• Excellent cooperative, collaborative, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of custodial tasks of facilities, grounds, and equipment
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and building code standards
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn about cleaning equipment, supplies, and chemicals
• Organizational, interpersonal, written, listening, and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of pool equipment and codes and regulations

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to dust, fumes, chemical cleaners, and other hazards associated with maintenance duties.

Physical Demands

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Lifts or carries burdens weighing up to 50 lbs., and pushes and/or pulls other burdens weighing 100 lbs.
• Conducts activities involving climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, crawling, twisting, and reaching utilizing a ladder or a lift
• Works with hands above shoulder height with a weight up to 50 lbs.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Pool Operator Certification - varies
• High‑school graduate – high‑school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

None specified

Employment Details

Scheduled weekly hours: 40 hours per week. Hours per day: 8.0 hour(s). Number of days per year: 260 (M–F). FLSA status: Non‑Exempt. Benefits eligibility: Full‑time – Regular.

Benefits Eligibility

Full‑time – Regular

Contact

Hiring Manager Email: [e-mail]