Aquatic Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks for the City’s pool maintenance program; ensures aquatics facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition; maintains pool operational equipment such as pumps, motors, and filters; maintains pool chemistry, and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

This journey-level classification is responsible for performing the full range of aquatics facility maintenance functions. Performance requires the ability to work independently with initiative and discretion within established guidelines. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks for the aquatic maintenance program, requiring proficiency in pool-related plumbing, maintenance, chemical treatment, and water testing; ensures aquatics facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
• Ensures pool systems operate in accordance with mandated requirements including the operation and maintenance of pool heaters, pumps, motors, chlorination equipment, chemical feed systems, storage tanks, underwater lights, vacuuming pools, and pool fittings and valves; calibrates equipment as needed.
• Treats water with chemicals to maintain safe and healthy water quality; monitors chemical usage and cleans probes and chemical injectors.
• Performs mechanical inspections and repairs to pool pumps, filters, chemical pumps, and chemical feed lines; performs minor electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work.
• Drives vehicles used to transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Provides initial response to calls for service from aquatics staff; assesses maintenance needs and takes corrective action or initiates work orders for appropriate support and ensures timely completion.
• Monitors inventory, orders supplies, and maintains purchase records within authorized budget.
• Maintains records of pool testing results and actions/adjustments taken, temperature, and chemicals added; documents general maintenance activities.
• Assists in the evaluation of maintenance needs and reports same to supervisor;
• Ensures compliance with State, County, and local Health and Safety Codes pertaining to the operation of public swimming pools and recommends corrections to the supervisor.
• Participates in all safety programs required to effectively perform associated job requirements.
• Performs building maintenance duties such as painting, minor plumbing, concrete work, and other related maintenance or custodial tasks; as assigned, performs grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of swimming pools, equipment, and facilities.
• Operational characteristics of pool equipment, such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, underwater lights, and related apparatus.
• Principles and practices of pool water testing and proper chemical water treatments.
• Principles and practices of building and grounds maintenance and associated trades such as carpentry or masonry work.
• Hazards associated with the work and proper safety precautions.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to the work including health and safety codes.
• Purposes and uses of a variety of equipment, power tools, hand tools, and other equipment.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language to effectively perform the work.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

• Perform the full range of semi-skilled and skilled aquatics facility maintenance.
• Provide proper maintenance and inspections of aquatics facilities and equipment as required by regulations.
• Operate and maintain pool…