Pool Technician — Fast, Precise Pool Maintenance

Red Ember Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Pool Technician for Franschhoek, Western Cape, to maintain and service pools at a luxury property, ensuring sparkling water and safety for guests.

You will vacuum, test water daily, handle chemicals, report leaks, and adhere to health and safety standards while delivering efficient service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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 others 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.

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.
• Respond 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.

Skills

Pool maintenance

Attention to detail

Data capture

Education

Matric Certificate

Tools

Pool pumps

Filters

Pool heating pumps

Job description

Pool Technician

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.


• Respond 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

• 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 others 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 drivers 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.

Location

Franschhoek