Pool Technician

Starwood Hotels; Princeville (HI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in Hawaii is seeking a Pool Technician to maintain and repair pools, spas, and related aquatic facilities, ensuring water quality, equipment functionality, and a safe, inviting environment for guests and team members. You will use hand and power tools, lead in a fast-paced setting, and collaborate with the engineering team.

A post-secondary degree is a plus, and the role requires flexibility for a 24-hour operation.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair pool equipment.
• Experience leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 25 pounds constantly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily water quality, pool and spa equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance, operation, and repair of pools and related facilities.
• Ensure safety compliance and a clean pool/deck environment for guests.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools usage

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Engineering programs

Problem solving

Professional appearance

Communication skills

24-hour operation flexibility

Lifting ability

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree preferred

Job description

Grow with us... Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

The unsung superheroes are those who keep guests safe and the property secure.

As a Pool Technician, you will be responsible for the daily maintenance, operation, and repair of swimming pools, spas, and related aquatic facilities. This role ensures water quality, equipment functionality, safety compliance, and a clean, inviting pool and deck environment for guests and team members.

Inside Tip: Flexibility, fast-thinking and teamwork are the keys to success in this role.

About You

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair pool equipment.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in maintenance work.
• Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands.
• Strong interpersonal, team member relations and leadership abilities.
• Familiar with Engineering operating/programs.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor aligned with the 1 Hotel brand and culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, pull and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently and 25 pounds constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to follow directions and work in a team environment

A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.

Experience in engineering, a team player, hard worker, and detail oriented.

Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

About Us

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

$36.00 Per hour

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.