Swimming Pool Operator

Lompoc Unified School District

California (MO)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 60,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District is seeking a Swimming Pool Operator to manage daily pool operations, maintenance, and safety at district facilities. The role includes water testing, chemical balancing, equipment inspection, and coordinating with staff for events.

The successful candidate will hold a High School diploma and a valid Pool Operator Certificate, with experience in pool care. The position requires physical work, ability to follow procedures, and reliable record-keeping.

Qualifications

High school diploma and one year of pool care experience.
Pool Operator Certificate required or to be obtained as part of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform daily pool operations, cleaning, maintenance and repair to ensure safe/sanitary conditions.
Conduct daily water tests and maintain proper chemical balances (pH, chlorine, alkalinity).
Inspect, maintain and repair pool equipment (pumps, filters, plumbing, electrical).
Prepare and maintain records of inspections, repairs, and hazardous materials.
Perform custodial and grounds duties around the pool area as needed.

Skills

Pool maintenance

Water testing

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

SWIMMING POOL OPERATOR

POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE

The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year. The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Application Process

Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule For This Recruitment

Written Testing Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Qualifications Appraisal Interview Testing Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education And Experience

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience involving the care and cleaning of a swimming pool.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Obtain or possess a valid Pool Operator Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Examples of Duties

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, perform a variety of activities involved in the daily operations, cleaning, maintenance and repair of swimming pool and surrounding areas of the complex; conduct daily inspections of pool water and maintain proper chemical balances; assure facility and pool is clean and safe for District use.

Perform a variety of activities involved in the daily operations, cleaning, maintenance and repair of district swimming pools, surrounding areas and related equipment to assure safe and sanitary conditions.
Maintain district swimming pools on a regular basis; brush walls and pool steps, and vacuum pool, hose down surrounding decks and backwash filters for water clarity; clear pool drains, gutters, and deck drains; inspect, maintain, repair and replace a variety of pool related equipment including pumps, motors, filters and other plumbing, mechanical or electrical equipment as needed.
Conduct daily inspections of pool water and maintain proper chemical balances; conduct chemical tests of water; apply chemicals as appropriate to maintain proper pH, chlorine, alkalinity, and other chemistry levels; assure safety of pool water; repair related systems as needed.
Prepare and maintain records related to inspection, repair, hazardous materials and other assigned activities.
Perform custodial activities at the swim complex including cleaning restrooms, vacuuming or sweeping floors, picking up trash, and cleaning windows.
Perform general grounds work including sweeping, raking leaves and washing down pool decks as needed.
Operate a variety of power-driven equipment, testers, gauges and small hand and power tools.
Communicate with students, coaches, other staff members, public, local health department, and others to exchange or provide information regarding swimming pool operations.
Prepare swimming pool and surrounding areas for swim competitions and other athletic events as directed; set up and take down lane lines and other athletic equipment.
Maintain inventory and order items used for cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facility.

OTHER DUTIES

Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of experience involving the care and cleaning of a swimming pool.

Licenses And Other Requirements

Obtain or possess a valid Pool Operator Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Knowledge Of

Methods, procedures, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance, cleaning and repair of swimming pools. Operation of a variety of power-driven equipment, testers, gauges and small hand and power tools. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic principles and practices of plumbing and electricity.
Proper chemistry of swimming pool water.
Oral and written communication skills.
General custodial and grounds methods and procedures.
Record-keeping techniques.
Proper lifting techniques.
Basic mathematics.

Ability To

Clean, maintain and repair the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment to assure safe and sanitary conditions of the complex.
Inspect, install, maintain, repair and replace a variety of pool equipment.
Maintain proper chemistry of swimming pool water.
Perform custodial and grounds activities to assure areas are in clean and safe condition.
Estimate and order required supplies and equipment.
Perform the activities of the Maintenance Worker as needed.
Operate a variety of power-driven equipment, testers, gauges and small hand and power tools Observe health and safety regulations.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work cooperatively with others.
Perform basic mathematical calculations.
Maintain records related to work performed.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Swim and tread water.

Supplemental Information

All sections of the application must be completed.
Incomplete applications will be screened out.
The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position.
A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application.
All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list, as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders.
PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).

Application and Selection Process

All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Employment Verification

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.

Fingerprinting

State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.

Medical and Physical Requirements

Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA 93436 (805)742-3300.

Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.

A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.

Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.

District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.

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High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Professional degree
Doctorate degree

No Experience
Less than one (1) year
One (1) year
Two (2) years
Three (3) or more

Pool Maintenance Experience – Minimum Qualification Please describe your experience involving the care, cleaning, maintenance, or operation of a swimming pool. For each position or assignment, include the name of the employer/organization, dates of employment, average hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your pool-related duties and responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please indicate “N/A.”

Pool Operator Certification If yes, identify the issuing agency and expiration date.

In compliance with SB 848 Please list every school district, county office of education, charter school, private school, state special school, or state diagnostic center operated by the California Department of Education where you have previously been employed, regardless of the length of employment. For each employer, provide the employer name, position(s) held, dates of employment, and a contact person or Human Resources contact. If you have not worked for any of the above, please indicate "N/A."

Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. I meet the required experience and education requirements listed and have clearly stated my relevant experience and education on my application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received). 3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.