Pool Technician - Aquatics

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement match

Paid vacation

On-site medical clinic

Job summary

City of Pasadena is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform general, technical and specialized upkeep on city pools and splash pads. You will handle cleaning, inspecting, repairing pumps and filtration, and ensuring water chemistry meets state codes.

This full-time on-site role requires a high school diploma, a Texas driver’s license, and the ability to obtain CPR/AED and pool operation certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• Valid Texas Class C driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certifications within six months.
• Minimum 3 years of swimming pool maintenance experience or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Perform general, technical and specialized maintenance on city pools and splash pads.
• Operate, repair, maintain and clean pool filtration and chemical systems; calibrate erosion feeders.
• Inspect pool and splash pad facilities; ensure water balance and sanitation meet state codes.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance, assist with equipment upkeep and vendor coordination.
• Train seasonal hires and coordinate deliveries in line with city policies.

Skills

General maintenance

Pool maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical diploma in mechanical/technical/construction

Texas Driver's License

CPR/AED First aid certification within 6 months

Tools

Pool pumps & motors

Variable frequency drives (VFDs)

Water testing equipment

Job description

Performs a variety of general, technical and specialized maintenance tasks on all City pools and splash pads. Pool cleaning, vacuuming, brushing and skimming. Operates repairs, maintains and cleans mechanical equipment for pool operation including water filtration and chemical purification systems, with the ability to service and calibrate erosion feeders. Operate, repair, maintain and clean equipment for all splash pad. Assist in determining and implementing preventive maintenance programs for pool and splash pad operation. Ensures pool equipment meets codes specifications. Conduct walk-through inspections of pool and splash pad facilities and takes necessary corrective action. Regulates water levels; tests water chemistry and maintains chemically balanced water chemistry per state codes. Adjusts chemical balance as needed by adding chemicals to the pool/splash pad water, calculating the proper amounts to be added to the water for proper balancing and to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation. Checks gauges, flow meters and other equipment and when necessary backwash filters. Assist with the maintenance of pool/splash pad facilities including pumps, filters and mechanical, construction and electrical maintenance. Must be able to diagnose and repair/replace pool motors, pumps, mechanical seals, impellers, valves and gaskets, Vac Alerts, gauges, flow meters, pool light bulbs and heaters and VFD's. Make repairs on facilities when needed including but not limited to tiles, line hoses, valves, benches and other surfaces around the pool/splash pad. Responsible for mowing and trimming grass area in the pool enclosures. Train seasonal hires when necessary. Coordinate deliveries with outside vendors and pick up purchased equipment. Works the assigned schedule and complies with City timekeeping and attendance policy. Must have and maintain, without interruption, all necessary licenses, certifications, clearances, and/or job requirements

High School diploma or GED; or technical diploma in mechanical, technical, or construction. Valid Texas Class C Driver's License with good driving record. Obtain certification in CPR/AED, First aid and Blood Borne Pathogens within the six months of employment. Must be available to respond to "on call" and emergency situations. Must obtain certificate of pool operation (CPO or AFO or equivalent) within six months of employment. PREFERRED: Preferred a certificate of pool operation (CPO, AFO or equivalent). Must obtain a Hazard Communication Act certificate within six months of employment, must meet any local, state and/ or federal requirements in handling chemicals, safety, hazardous chemical response, pool operation, water safety, water chemistry, etc. Minimum of 3 years' experience in swimming pool maintenance or equivalent training

The City of Pasadena offers very generous benefits to all full-time employees. For example:

• Employee-only medical insurance starts as low as $15 per month and the most expensive Employee & Family plan is less than $350 per month.
• The City has its own medical clinic staffed with a M.D. and two medical assistants. Employees and their covered dependents over the age of 5 can visit the clinic FREE OF CHARGE.
• Employees and their covered dependents also have access to Virtual Visits with a medical professional FREE OF CHARGE.
• The City offers college tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 per year.
• As an employee, you will contribute a portion of your salary each pay-period towards your retirement and the City will match your contribution by 200%. Example, if you contribute $100, the City will contribute $200.
• Civilian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • two weeks of vacation per year.
  • three weeks of vacation per year.
  • four weeks of vacation per year.
  • five weeks of vacation per year.
  • six weeks of vacation per year.