Aquatic Maintenance Technician

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Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the aquatic; operates vehicles and equipment; completes work orders and necessary reports.

Starting Pay Rate is: $16.61 per hour.

Must have Certified Pool Operator's (CPO) License (required within 90 days of hire or transfer).

• Responsible for maintenance and repair of aquatic facilities, including planning and coordinating maintenance and repair projects, including general building structure and electric, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Assists pool staff with maintenance issues in aquatic facilities, including inspection of facilities for both maintenance and janitorial needs, maintaining pool chemicals and conducting daily tests, and training pool supervisors with regard to minor maintenance and janitorial tasks.
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• Performs standby duty as assigned.
• Recommends the appropriate supply of materials and equipment, including preparing purchase requests.
• Completes work orders and related reports.
• Provides recommendations for maintenance needs at the aquatic facility for the preparation of annual department budget.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and written instructions.
• Performs basic carpentry functions.
• Communicates with city employees about the condition of city facilities.
• Operates various types of vehicles and equipment.
• Performs the duties of lifeguard and/or head lifeguard, and assists with front desk daily operations if necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This is a non‑supervisory position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school graduation or equivalent plus two or more years of experience in pool maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Methods, practices, and equipment used in operation of commercial swimming pools such as pumps, controllers, backwashing, chemicals, vacuuming, Texas Department of Health requirements, general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and engine repair work; safe operation of plumbing, electrical, mechanical and engine repair equipment.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively; operate trade specific equipment and assist others in properly operating equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; estimate materials and labor costs for projects; read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and written instructions; tolerate occasional adverse working conditions; operate computers.

Valid Texas driver license Class C;
Certified Pool Operator's (CPO) License (required within 90 days of hire or transfer). American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, and Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.

Physical demands include sitting, using hands to operate office equipment, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing, engaging in moderate to strenuous physical activity, working with tools and equipment, driving vehicles or equipment, performing repetitive motions, performing work involving the entire body, standing, walking, balancing, bending, crouching or squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing, twisting, reaching, lifting and/or moving objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close and distant situations, and peripherally. Adjust focus as needed.

Employee may occasionally face difficult and stressful situations. Frequent contact with other employees both within and outside the department; interactions may involve sensitive or difficult issues that require persuasion and negotiation. Work environment requires…