Pool Water Filtration Systems Operator

Overview

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing smooth operation of commercial, athletic facility pools and associated equipment at the university’s Swim Center, pure water systems, water softeners, and depth filters in buildings throughout campus. The position is responsible for record keeping and will work independently problem solving, maintaining, diagnosing, and promptly reporting and repairing leaks and equipment failure to minimize downtime.

The position will participate in on-call rotation to include holidays.

• Follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) precisely
• Experience following prescribed use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicle
• 18 years of age
• Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on-call weekend call-out duty on a regular basis

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent

• Possess a current Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate or ability to acquire within twelve months of hire

• Experience with commercial/public pool maintenance/operations preferred but not necessary
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with power and hand tools, particularly plumbing tools
• Commercial journey or apprentice level plumbing experience preferred but not required

• Must be able to:
  Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
• Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
• Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate PPE
• Work in inclement weather conditions
• Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Employee Category:
Classified

Pay Range:
Commensurate with Experience

Type of Appointment:
Fiscal Year

FTE: 1.0

Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time

Funding: A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No

Posting Date: 01/30/2026

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

This position is posted open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before February 13, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• Academic Careers
• Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
• Chronicle
• Facebook
• Higher Ed/Academic Impressions
• Higher Ed Jobs
• Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idaho works.gov)
• Inside Higher Ed
• Linked In
• Newspaper
• Other Venue
• Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBO, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
• University of Idaho Website
• University of Idaho Daily Register
• University of Idaho Employee
• Word of Mouth
• Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?

• yes
• no

• * Do you possess a valid driver s license?

• Yes
• No

• * Describe fully how you meet each required qualification of this position. (experience, education and required other) Only applicants who demonstrate that they meet all required qualifications in their written application are eligible to be considered for the position.

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• Describe how you meet any of the preferred qualifications for this position.

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• * Describe any work history related to the described duties of this position.

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• * Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department.

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