Pool Operator

Pool Operator

The City of Kingman is seeking a Pool Operator to manage the daily upkeep, water chemistry, and mechanical systems for the City's pools, splash pads, and grounds. In this versatile role, you'll handle pool chemical testing, equipment repairs, general facility upkeep, and routine groundskeeping. If you are safety-focused, detail-oriented, enjoy active, hands-on work in the community, and take pride in keeping public spaces safe, this position may be for you!

This class may be called upon to work nights, weekends, and holidays, respond to emergencies, flex work schedule, and work overtime as required by the Department. While employees in this classification may generally work year-round, the peak season for aquatics is typically held during the months of May through September, and employees are expected to be available during this time to respond to call-backs and adjust schedule to ensure appropriate operation and attention to aquatics programs and facilities.

As a Pool Operator, you will perform a variety of semi-skilled and technical maintenance and repair work on aquatic facilities, including pools, splash pads, and other amenities and related mechanical equipment, including electrical, filtration, and plumbing systems. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining chemical balances and the related chemical testing and chemical control systems. You will work under the close supervision of the Parks Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent.

The following are the key responsibilities and requirements for this role:

• Education and Experience:
  
  Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. One – three (1-3) years of experience in the care, maintenance and operations of large commercial or public swimming pools, preferably such experience was with a municipality, swim club, fitness center, hotel/resort, etc.
• Special Requirements:
  Valid Arizona state driver's license or ability to obtain one. Must have completed training requirements as required by State and Federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard. Obtain certification as a Certified Pool Operator through National Swimming Pool Foundation or Aquatic Facility Operator through the National Parks and Recreation Association within twelve (12) months of placement to position.
• Knowledge:
  Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems, including but not limited to, filtering, chemical control systems, pumping, cleaning, electrical, and plumbing systems;
  Motors, pumps, filters, chemical feeders, chlorinators, and related mechanical pool equipment;
  Pool water chemistry and the characteristics of chemicals used to maintain safe conditions;
  Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in handling hazardous chemicals;
  Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations related to chemical use and disposal;
  Equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs;
  First aid and applicable safety precautions;
  Basic knowledge of general maintenance and custodial practices and of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance;
  Federal and State OSHA regulations and City policies and practices regarding safe work practices;
  Hazardous and biological materials identification and proper disposal methods;
  Occupational hazards, related Federal and State OSHA regulations and standard safety precautions;
  Pool hazards and appropriate safety precautions;
  Proper use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
• Skills:
  
  Skill in the effective, safe operation of listed tools and equipment;
  Diagnose and repair problems and perform routine maintenance and repair activities;
  Following and maintaining safety standards, and identifying safety problems;
  Preparing inspection, maintenance and repair records and files;
  Promoting and enforcing safe work practices;
  Performing mathematic calculations with ease and accuracy for determining proper chemical application rates;
  Applying sufficient computer skills required to retrieve SDS, rules and regulations, and update records;
  Manual dexterity and vision…