Pool Opening & Closing Lead Technician

Mid-American Gunite Pools Inc; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus potential

Healthcare benefits

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Professional development assistance

Job summary

A pool service company based in Erlanger, Kentucky, is hiring an Opening & Closing Lead Technician. This role includes managing the opening, closing, and winterizing of residential and commercial pools. The technician will work Monday through Friday, starting at 7:00 a.m., with peak season hours of 50-60 per week. The company offers competitive pay starting at $20/hour, health benefits, a year-end bonus, and opportunities for advancement. Skills in pool repairs, automation systems, and customer interaction are essential.

Qualifications

• Able to perform minor pool repairs including electrical and light plumbing.
• Knowledge and experience with pool automation systems.
• Understand and manage water chemistry effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead opening, closing, and winterizing client pools and spas.
• Drive and manage customer interactions in a professional manner.
• Ensure safety equipment and protocols are maintained.

Skills

Minor pool repairs

Customer interaction

Pool automation systems

Water circulation equipment

Water chemistry

Pool opening and closing

Job description

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Opening & Closing Lead Technician is the leader responsible for opening, closing, and winterizing our customer’s commercial and residential pools and spas and frequently has one helper assigned to them to assist on their assigned routes.

NO WEEKENDS – Shift is M-F, starting at 7:00a.m.

During peak season, (Spring/Fall), our technicians work between 50-60 hours per week with all work over 40 hours each week at 1.5x hourly rate.

Our service department typically works nine (9) months a year (March-November).

COMPENSATION:

• $20.00/hr. minimum starting base wage.
• Year-End Bonus Potential - paid based on the employee’s performance and the company’s success.
• Healthcare benefits – 100% company paid premiums for employee (~$6,300 cost to co.) Family healthcare insurance is available at cost.
• Dental benefits – 100% company paid premiums for employee (~$400 cost to co.) Family dental insurance is available at cost.
• $10,000 company paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available at employee expense.
• 401k plan with a 4% company match if the employee contributes 5%.
• Vision, STD/LTD available at employee expense.
• Company work vehicles and uniforms provided.

As an employee demonstrates Mid-American’s core values, gains experience, and becomes a skilled service technician, they become eligible for pay increases and since Mid-American is a growing company, promotion opportunities are available for top performers.

Requirements

ABOUT YOU:

Requirements for Opening & Closing Lead Technicians:

• Able to perform minor pool repairs: electrical and light plumbing.
• Able to drive and lead customer interaction.
• Knowledge and experience with pool automation systems, including automatic controllers.
• Knowledge and experience of pool water circulation equipment and setting or replacing system components.
• Knowledge and experience of water chemistry and balancing.
• Knowledge and experience of opening and closing pools, removing, installing winter safety covers.

Additional Requirements:

• Requires ability to ambulate, use of both arms and legs, bending, and lifting buckets and boxes of chemicals and supplies.
• Be at our facility in Erlanger, KY, M-F, ready to work at 7:00A.M, work required overtime.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Exhibit Mid-American Pool’s Core Values - Teamwork, Excellence, Customer Focus, Integrity, and Reliability.
• A criminal background check is required, but a criminal record does not necessarily negate employment.
• Clean motor vehicle report and current driver's license required to be insured and operate company vehicle.
• Basic technology skills for job routing and documentation.
• Drug screens are NOT required for employment but can be required subsequently if warranted.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• Real career path, not just a job!
• Paid Holidays.
• Professional Development Assistance.