Swimming Pool Operator

Lompoc Unified School District (CA); Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lompoc Unified School District (CA) is seeking a Swimming Pool Operator to oversee the daily operation, cleaning, maintenance and safety of the district pools.

Under the direction of the Maintenance and Operations Manager, you will inspect water chemistry, perform equipment repairs, and prepare facilities for swim events and other athletic activities.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required.
• Experience with pool care and cleaning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations, cleaning, maintenance and repair of district swimming pools and surrounding areas.
• Inspect pool water, maintain chemical balance, and ensure safety for district use.
• Prepare facilities for swim competitions and athletic events; set up lane lines and equipment.
• Maintain inventory and order cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Perform custodial and grounds duties as needed.
• Operate pool-related equipment and hand tools according to safety guidelines.

Skills

Pool maintenance

Chemical balancing

Safety compliance

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

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.

Tentative Testing Schedule for this Recruitment

Written Testing Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026

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

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

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:

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.

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.

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.