Aquatics Maintenance Technician-Fair Park; Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service

Aquatics Maintenance Technician – Fair Park (Park and Recreation – Non-Civil Service)

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The Aquatic Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of aquatic facilities including swimming pools, water parks, aquatic centers, spray grounds, and public interactive water features, ensuring safe operation in accordance with state and local health standards.

• Performs routine and emergency repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, chemical feeders and controllers, autofill systems, backwash filters, pool surfaces, waterslides, play structures and other pool equipment.
• Maintains water chemistry and clarity by testing, diagnosing, calculating, and adding chemicals to meet health standards and prevent illnesses.
• Follows manufacturer’s and environmental guidelines in handling, storing, and using pool chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Maintains pool masonry including plaster, tile, coping stone, concrete deck, and pool surfaces to ensure safety and appearance.
• Examines aquatic facility water circulation and filtration systems to identify operational defects using troubleshooting and diagnostic methods.
• Maintains and repairs all aquatic facility amenities and equipment (ladders, lifeguard stands, climbing walls, diving boards, water slides, play features) to ensure safe operation and overall condition.
• Performs winterization of equipment and preventative maintenance tasks to preserve and extend lifespan of all feature and equipment.
• Inspects aquatic facilities for hazards.
• Completes inspection checklists, inventories, and other required documents.
• Contributes to the team by accomplishing related tasks to get results and meet department goals.

• Knowledge and understanding of state and local codes and health standards related to aquatic facilities.
• Knowledge of various trades such as plumbing, electrical, concrete work, and painting.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain pool filtration systems.
• Knowledge of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials such as chlorine and muriatic acid.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and chemical control systems.
• Ability to program, calibrate, and maintain automated chemical control systems.
• Ability to use light equipment such as vacuum pumps, power tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on pool heating systems