Aquatics Technician

Aquatics Technician

Location:

4330 North County Road West, Odessa, TX, USA

Salary:  per hour

Employment Type:

Hourly, Full-Time

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Free Health Clinic, Free 24/7 Gym, Longevity Pay, Credit Union, Incentive/Skills Pay, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Military Leave, Deferred Compensation, Workers' Compensation

Reports To:

Parks Superintendent

Summary:

Under basic supervision, maintains swimming pools and water management equipment and fixtures in aquatic facilities, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects and maintains facilities, equipment, and grounds for the Parks & Recreation Department (P&R).

Essential Functions:

• Plans and performs a variety of specialized equipment maintenance tasks to maintain a safe, attractive, and user-friendly aquatic park system; inspects facilities and equipment, and performs tests to maintain water quality and sanitation levels in compliance with state regulations and health standards.
• Inspects hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs of aquatic fixtures, equipment, components, and plumbing and water management systems; assures repairs comply with applicable standards and procedures.
• Maintains water quality parameters to meet health and safety standards for patrons and prevent damage to equipment; tests water for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids, and acid; treats water with the proper chemicals to maintain safe and healthy water quality.
• Inspects aquatic facilities and performs maintenance on buildings, grounds, and landscape.
• Checks for proper operation of chemical metering, circulation, filters, pumps, and heaters; maintains, repairs, and replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment; installs new equipment as directed.
• Completes daily work log, incident and accident reports, and requisitions for supplies and materials; prepares and processes reports.
• Operates vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Works on assigned projects, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
• Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED required; AND a minimum of one (1) year of aquatic facility system maintenance experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance of commercial pools and aquatic facilities.
• Methods and techniques of water sterilization, chlorination, and pH balancing.
• Preventive maintenance procedures, policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Methods, tools, and equipment used in parks and grounds maintenance.
• Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
• OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals.

Skill in:

• Diagnosing maintenance problems on swimming pools and water management equipment.
• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of specialized aquatic equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Interpreting blueprints, plans, schematic drawings, and manuals to determine proper operating conditions.
• Maintaining commercial pool chemical and filter systems.
• Operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Identifying mechanical problems, and making basic adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Following safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

License and certification requirements: A Texas State Driver's License is required, Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certificate OR an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certificate is required within one year of hire date; additional technical training and certifications may be required for some incumbents

Physical demands and working environment:
Work is performed indoors, outdoors, and at City facilities, working in and around swimming pools and aquatic facilities, and on slippery and uneven surfaces; requires moderate physical efforts, and the ability to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects; may be exposed to…