Pool Technician - Aquatics

City of Pasadena, TX; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

In-house clinic

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation accrual

401(k) match

Job summary

The City of Pasadena, TX is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service City pools and splash pads. You will perform a range of tasks from cleaning and water treatment to repair and preventive maintenance, ensuring facilities meet safety standards.

Duties include testing water chemistry, calibrating equipment, backwashing filters, and maintaining electrical/mechanical systems. On-call availability and proper licensing are required.

Qualifications

• 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 CPR/AED, First aid and Blood Borne Pathogens within six months of employment.
• Must obtain certificate of pool operation (CPO or AFO or equivalent) within six months.
• PREFERRED: Certificate of pool operation (CPO, AFO or equivalent).
• Must obtain Hazard Communication Act certificate within six months.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in swimming pool maintenance or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on City pools and splash pads, including cleaning and filtration.
• Test and balance water chemistry per state codes.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose issues, and perform repairs.
• Coordinate with vendors and supervise seasonal staff.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with licenses and certifications.

Skills

General maintenance

Mechanical skills

Electrical maintenance

On-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Technical diploma in mechanical/technical/construction

Job description

Duties: 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

Qualifications: 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.
• Civillian employees accumulate vacation at the following rates:
  • Less than 6 years of service - two weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 6 to less than 11 years of service - three weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 11 to less than 21 years – four weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 21 to less than 26 years of service – five weeks of vacation per year.
  • From 26 years of service and up – six weeks of vacation per year.
    

Salary: $16.56 per hour