Pool Operator

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 43,074 - 52,646; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington is seeking an individual for Facility Operations who will be responsible for maintaining swimming pool water quality and managing large-scale water maintenance systems. This role involves testing, cleaning, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, retirement plans, and tuition subsidies.

Qualifications

• 2 years large scale water maintenance system experience.
• Ability to maintain water purification systems.
• Ability to acquire Certified Pool Operator license within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maintains swimming pool water quality by testing weekly and cleaning pool components.
• Tests water quality in pools and water systems.
• Cleans outdoor fountains and strainers.

Skills

Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner

Proficient communication skills

Maintains a high degree of professionalism

Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills

Flexible to work in a dynamic environment

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pool vacuum

Water test kits

Electric hand tools

Job description

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains swimming pool water quality by testing weekly and cleaning pool components. Maintains water purification systems. Maintains outdoor fountains. Cleans water filters using hose, vacuum, and power washer.


• Tests water quality in pools and water systems using water test kit. Adds chemicals to feeders as needed. Cleans outdoor fountains and strainers. Vacuums pools using pool vacuum. Drains pools when needed.

Education

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Work Experience

Required

• 2 years large scale water maintenance system experience

Licenses and Certificates

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire


• Ability to acquire and maintain Certified Pool Operator license within 90 days of hire

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner


• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to represent the company with external constituents


• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Ability to use basic hand tools, lubrication equipment, meters, electric hand tools, water tester, pool vacuum, power washer, and water test kits


• Ability to use basic hand tools


• Ability to use a computer


• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds

Physical Demands and Other Requirements

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Location and Pay

Bloomington, Indiana

$23.01 per hour

$47,860.80 per year

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Additional Information

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.