Purpose: |
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Under direct supervision, maintain and repair a variety of mechanical equipment in a swimming pool. |
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Cleans and backwash filters; maintains water treatment and pumping equipment and filters.
- Tests and adjusts water chemistry to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation.
- 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.
- Maintains and interprets operational and re-circulation efficiency of various filters and filter media systems.
- Inspects and assures appearance of the general pool area present no health or accident hazards to users.
- Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters and monitoring equipment for operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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Train Seasonal Staff.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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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.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
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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: |
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Certified Pool Operator or must be able to obtain within 90 days from the date hire (certification must be nationally recognized).
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