Pool Technician

redember-recruitment; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Pool Technician for a luxury hospitality client in Franschhoek. You will perform pool maintenance, testing, cleaning, and report issues to ensure sparkling pools and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and attention to detail to maintain top-tier guest experiences. Requirements include 2+ years in pool servicing or handyman work, expertise with pool chemicals, pumps, filters, and basic electrical repairs, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate required.
• 2+ years' pool servicing or handyman experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of pool chemicals, pumps, filters and basic electrical repair.

Responsibilities

• Attend to pool maintenance and basic pool issues.
• Vacuum and clean pools to keep them sparkling.
• Test pool water daily and record readings.
• Maintain facilities and equipment around pools.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and minimize guest disruption.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards.
• Capture data and generate reports.

Skills

Pool maintenance

Pool filtration

Pool chemicals

Electrical repair

Data capture

Communication

General handyman

Guest service

Education

Matric Certificate

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting a Pool Technician for one of our Clients, who is known for sophisticated escapes and unique guest experiences. Its ever-expanding luxury hospitality portfolio offers dynamic career opportunities to positive, vibrant and energetic individuals. To be successful in this role, you should be able to manage various tasks on a daily basis to ensure great service and exceed expectations. Attention to detail and the ability to work at a faster than average pace will serve the applicant well.

Main Responsibilities:

• Attend to all pool related issues especially the basic pool maintenance.
• Vacuuming the pool whenever they are dirty, ensuring all pools are sparkling clean at all times.
• Report all pool issues and leaks immediately and record all values and readings on the daily check sheets.
• All pool water must be tested daily.
• Ensure that the facilities and equipment in and around the pools are well maintained and in good working order.
• Perform and complete all duties with minimal interruption and inconvenience to guests and the service operation.
• Responds to maintenance requests in the minimum possible time.
• Reduce any accident or damage to equipment, loss of tools and supplies.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards.

Requirements Experience and skills:

• Minimum of 2 years' general handyman experience and in pool servicing in particular.
• Highly experienced in cleaning, filtration and maintenance of swimming pools.
• Good knowledge of pool chemicals and basic electrical repair.
• Knowledge of pool pumps, filters and pool heating pumps.
• Hotel or property maintenance experience would be advantageous.
• Able to communicate with other accurately and timely to ensure speed and quality of services.
• Must be able to work under pressure with attention to detail.
• Ability to capture data and reports.

Inherent Requirements:

• Matric Certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas.
• Certification or qualification in pool and spa pool care and use of chemicals beneficial.