Pool Technician - PT [0603/26/3]

Eulesstx; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Euless is seeking a Pool Technician to maintain aquatic facilities, perform repairs, and ensure safe water chemistry. Under supervision, you will service pumps, valves, and filtration systems, monitor treatment chemicals, and keep facilities clean and compliant with health codes.

You will work with parks and recreation staff, handle repairs, and assist in maintaining equipment and safety standards. A flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing pool and equipment maintenance or experience in the aquatic field.
• CPO certification required, or ability to obtain certification upon employment.
• Must obtain AFO within 3 months of employment.
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred.
• Experience with plumbing and electrical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Brush large sections of pool surfaces (walls, plaster, stairs) and maintain cleanliness.
• Monitor and adjust chemical levels and perform regular chemical analysis.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate parts and supplies for aquatic facilities.
• Install, maintain, and repair pool systems and pumps; identify and fix leaks or weaknesses.
• Ensure water chemistry complies with health codes; check alkalinity and chlorine levels.
• Maintain pool surfaces, tiles, decking, and equipment; pressure wash decks.
• Inspect pool and pump systems for defects and perform necessary repairs.
• Repair and maintain fences, ladders, guard chairs, and related equipment.
• Collaborate with aquatics, parks, and vendor staff to resolve issues; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pool maintenance

Water chemistry

Filtration systems

Mechanical knowledge

Safety practices

Tools handling

Time management

Communication skills

Flexible schedule

Education

CPO certification

Lifeguard certification

Driver's license

Job description

Under direct supervision from the Aquatics & Senior Superintendent, the Pool Technician is responsible for maintaining the quality and integrity of the Aquatic Facilities within the City of Euless. In addition, the Pool Technician will assist in performing general repairs of aquatic equipment, maintaining proper water chemistry, maintaining the integrity of the pool filtration system, servicing pumps/feeder systems, and other related duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for regularly brushing large sections of pool surface that include: pool walls, plaster bottom, and stairs/steps.
• Removes stains from all pool decking and pool plaster, removes waste and foliage from skimmer baskets multiple times a day, and utilizes a chemical control system for regular chemical analysis.
• Keeps inventory of current equipment parts and passes along information for parts supply refill, and assists in ordering aquatic concession inventory, aquatic supplies, & other necessary items.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs swimming pools and water pump equipment and systems by dismantling, replacing, reassembling, and adjusting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, and identifies leaks or other weaknesses, and performs the necessary repairs.
• Maintains water chemistry by using various chemicals to conform to health codes, checks the chemicals, alkalinity, cyanuric acid, and chlorine levels, and ensures the valves, motors, and chemical pumps are in proper working order, have no leaks, and all mechanical equipment is working properly.
• Maintains all pool surfaces to ensure safe tile, coping, and deck to maintain the physical appearance of aquatic facilities and attractions, and pressure washes the entirety of the pool deck and surrounding areas for optimal cleanliness.
• Examines swimming pools and water pump systems to identify operational defects by listening and/or visually to machine in operation and other water tracking methods.
• Repairs, replaces, and maintains surrounding facility fences, pool ladders, steps, and railings, guard chairs/stands, to sustain the physical appearance and overall condition of swimming pools, and cleans and paints large filter tanks, buildings, pools, attractions, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Works with various aquatics, parks, and recreation personnel and vendors to identify issues, resolve problems, and make repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of general plumbing construction and maintenance practices and principles.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain pool and splash pad filtration systems.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials such as chlorine gas.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools, pool equipment, cleaning equipment, pool chemicals, etc.
• Must have excellent time management, organizational, and communicative skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to calibrate and maintain automated chemical control services.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
• Must possess an understanding and use of basic hand tools.
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule: various hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Must have the ability to maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with citizens, the general public, employees, and volunteers.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have one (1) year of experience performing pool and equipment maintenance, or experience in the aquatic field is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. CPO certification required, or ability to obtain certification upon employment. Must obtain AFO within 3 months of employment. American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification preferred. Experience with plumbing and electrical preferred. Strong desire to establish a career in Parks & Recreation preferred. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a good driving record. Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule; various hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

To perform the essential functions of the job, must be able to perform strenuous physical activities to include, running, kneeling, bending, twisting, dragging, gripping up to 25 lbs., pushing/pulling up to 75 lbs., and lifting up to 55 lbs. of various chemical and maintenance use equipment; to talk, see, hear, and read, and to work in adverse environmental conditions.

Pre-employment screening includes, but is not limited to, Drug Screen, Physical Examination, Credit Check, Motor Vehicle Review, and applicable Background Checks.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Such tasks shall be capable of being performed with reasonable accommodation, if necessary, that does not impair a business necessity or impose an undue business hardship, and without presenting a direct threat to the safety of the applicant or others.