Aquatics Maintenance Manager

Description

The Aquatics Maintenance Manager functions as the operating engineer. This role is responsible for multiple pools facilities, HVAC and aquatics systems, and day-to-day pool maintenance and operations. Additionally, they supervise janitorial and maintenance staff, trouble-shoot problems, safety, water quality, project management, and emergency services. This is a working operating engineer/maintenance position.

The Aquatics Maintenance Manager functions as the operating engineer. This role is responsible for multiple pools facilities, HVAC and aquatics systems, and day-to-day pool maintenance and operations. Additionally, they supervise janitorial and maintenance staff, trouble-shoot problems, safety, water quality, project management, and emergency services. This is a working operating engineer/maintenance position.

• Perform pool, equipment, systems, and facility maintenance troubleshooting, testing, and repair or replacement functions
• Perform and serve as a liaison with District staff, contractors, regulatory, safety, and inspection and health services regulatory agencies
• Responsible in cooperation with recreation supervisory personnel for pool and aquatics facility related parts and equipment research, purchasing and ordering, receiving, storage, and expediting
• Perform and monitor pool and facility projects, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards
• Assist with accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance
• Responsible for pool and aquatics facility, equipment operation, and emergency services. Must function as a first responder as needed
• Assist the Assistant Park Director in preparation and monitoring of pool budgets and project planning
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance personnel who clean and maintain the Aquatic Center facility
• Plan and schedule with recreation supervisory personnel the following: pool, equipment, systems functions, overall aquatics facilities operations, maintenance, safety, and other items as needed
• Coordinate aquatics department maintenance functions in cooperation with aquatics management and supervisory personnel, park services division management and supervisory personnel, pool customers, visitors, and other persons as necessary
• Ensure Facility meets all county, state, and federal codes and laws
• Attend meetings, training, or workshops as assigned
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of personnel and operations policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

• Equivalent of three years related electrical, mechanical, equipment, and operating engineer related experience with skills in safety, planning, and project management
• Requires associate’s degree and/or maintenance related training or equivalent experience and training supplemented with continuing education
• Requires Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent certifications
• Must be able to be on site in less than 60 minutes in case of an emergency and respond to after-hours and emergency phone calls
• Must be cleared to use a respirator and provide proof of completed respirator medical evaluation and fit test
• Requires valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain one within two months of employment

• Ability to plan, lead, and troubleshoot pool maintenance and operations, regulatory compliance, and safety for a large aquatic facility
• Thorough knowledge of aquatic systems equipment related maintenance and control systems with knowledge of project planning and facility administration
• Ability to perform maintenance and operations duties including equipment operations and assistance with cleanups, meet and event preparations, and building trade functions
• Ability to effectively lead, communicate, and articulate department activities
• Skill in forward thinking and ability to identify problems or issues and develop effective solutions, resolve complex problems, and gain cooperation among interested groups
• Ability to lead others to common goals and to work cooperatively with other employees, teams, event…