Assistant Pool Operations & Facility Technician

Part-time with limited benefits

Weekday and Weekend shifts, approx. 20-29 hours per week

$30.00–$38.00 per hour (DOE)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates may be contacted for interviews as applications are received.

The City of Piedmont operates a new, all‑electric aquatic facility featuring a state‑of‑the‑art competition pool, activity pool, and modern bathhouse. Located in the scenic Oakland Hills overlooking the San Francisco Bay, Piedmont offers a unique opportunity to work in a beautiful community while gaining hands‑on experience with advanced aquatic systems.

Under general supervision, assists with semi‑skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the City’s aquatic facility, including supporting pool water quality monitoring, assisting with circulation systems, and performing routine preventative maintenance tasks; helps ensure facilities are safe, clean, and compliant with applicable health and safety regulations; and performs related work as required.

Receives general supervision from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Does not exercise direct supervision but may provide basic assistance or guidance to seasonal or temporary staff as directed.

This is a part‑time, assistant‑level classification responsible for supporting the operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the aquatic facility and related systems. Incumbents perform a range of routine and semi‑skilled duties, including assisting with water chemistry monitoring, basic mechanical maintenance, and facility upkeep. Assignments are given with clear guidelines, and incumbents are expected to perform tasks independently within defined procedures while escalating complex issues to higher‑level staff.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assists in monitoring swimming pool operations, including water quality testing, chemical levels, and equipment checks; reports irregularities to supervisory staff
• Supports the operation, maintenance, and basic repair of pool circulation, filtration, and chemical feed systems
• Performs routine preventative maintenance tasks on pumps, heaters, valves, and related systems under supervision
• Assists in troubleshooting minor plumbing, mechanical, and facility‑related issues; refers complex repairs to supervisory staff
• Cleans and maintains pools, decks, locker rooms, mechanical rooms, and associated facility areas
• Maintains basic records of water chemistry readings, maintenance activities, and inspections
• Responds to routine operational issues and reports emergencies such as equipment failures or hazards
• Assists with coordinating supplies and maintaining inventory of chemicals, tools, and equipment
• Follows proper procedures for safe storage and handling of chemicals
• Supports compliance with OSHA, Cal/OSHA, and other applicable safety and regulatory requirements
• Assists with facility inspections and preparation for regulatory visits
• Operates and maintains hand and power tools related to assigned work
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public swimming pool and aquatic facility operations
• Water chemistry, testing methods, and treatment processes used to maintain safe and compliant pool conditions
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of pool circulation, filtration, heating, and chemical feed systems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance practices for mechanical, plumbing, and basic electrical systems
• Applicable federal, state, and local health and safety regulations related to public swimming pools and aquatic facilities
• Occupational safety requirements and safe work practices, including hazard recognition and use of personal protective equipment
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with…