Pool Operator

Facility Operations – IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable, supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. Within Facility Operations, services are aimed at creating a well-functioning campus.

• Maintain swimming pool water quality by testing weekly and cleaning pool components, water purification systems, outdoor fountains, water filters using hose, vacuum, and power washer.
• Test water quality in pools and water systems using a water test kit; add chemicals to feeders as needed; clean outdoor fountains and strainers; vacuum and drain pools when necessary.

High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., HSED or GED).

At least 2 years of large‑scale water maintenance system experience.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon hire.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license within 90 days of hire.

• Work safely and efficiently.
• Proficient communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Time‑management and prioritization.
• Commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to learn in area of specialty.
• Thoroughness and dependability.
• Accuracy under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Represent the company with external constituents.
• Drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening.
• Build strong customer relationships.
• Use basic hand tools, lubrication equipment, meters, electric hand tools, water tester, pool vacuum, power washer, and water test kits.
• Use a computer.
• Work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as move about the workplace for long periods, operate machinery, tools, and controls, ascend/descend ladders and stairs, work at low level positions, detect chemicals/gases, ascend to rooftops, and move in tight spaces to complete inspections. Duties can be performed with or without accommodation.

Bloomington, Indiana

$23.01 per hour (approximately $47,860.80 per year)

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

• Career Level:
  
  Intermediate
• FLSA:
  Nonexempt
• Job Function:
  Engineering, Trades & Facility
• Job Family:
  Licensed & Skilled Trades

Indiana University is an equal‑opportunity employer and a provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.