Pool Maintenance Trainee: Hands-on Cleaning & Water Chemistry

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

Job summary

SPS PoolCare in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to assist with cleaning and maintaining client pools and related facilities. You will learn chemical balancing, water testing, and equipment inspection while supporting senior technicians.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliable recordkeeping. Candidates should have a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 80 pounds, and good math skills for chemical calculations.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Pool chemicals knowledge

Math for chemical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

SPS PoolCare in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Pool Maintenance Specialist Trainee to assist with cleaning and maintaining client pools and related facilities. You will learn chemical balancing, water testing, and equipment inspection while supporting senior technicians.

This entry-level role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and reliable recordkeeping. Candidates should have a high school diploma, ability to lift up to 80 pounds, and good math skills for chemical calculations.