Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Swimming Pool Mechanic I
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (30) Technicians
Class Code: 18490 Salary Grade: XG7
Approved: December 01, 1996 Last Revised: February 28, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under direct supervision, this position maintains and repairs a variety of mechanical equipment in a swimming pool.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Cleans and backwash filters; maintains water treatment and pumping equipment and filters.
  2. Tests and adjusts water chemistry to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation.
  3. Drains pools and performs acid wash with aid of helpers annually or in case of an emergency; makes repairs on facilities such as tiles, line hoses, valves and benches, and related surfaces surrounding the pools.
  4. Maintains and interprets operational and re-circulation efficiency of various filters and filter media systems.
  5. Inspects and ensures appearance of the general pool area to prevent health or accident hazards to users.
  6. Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters, and monitoring equipment for operational efficiency.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Train Seasonal Staff.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment involved in the operation of community swimming pools.
  • Knowledge of current codes and practices established by Health Codes and national aquatic certification agencies.
  • Knowledge of practices of operation and preventive maintenance for pumps, suction lines, drains, piping balance tanks, valves, skimmer basket, flow and control switches of each system.
  • Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
  • Knowledge of city practices, policy and procedures.
  • Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Ability to operate and maintain pools in accordance with prescribed standards.
  • Ability to perform normal pool cleaning services.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus one (1) year of maintenance experience in the operation and maintenance of swimming pools or related water treatment facilities.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
  • Certified Pool Operator or must be able to obtain within 90 days from the date hire. Certification must be nationally recognized.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.