Pool Maintenance; Seasonal

Position Summary

The City of Independence is seeking seasonal Pool Maintenance staff to work under the city's Parks & Recreation Department from Friday, May 1, 2026 - Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The City of Independence Recreation Department is committed to excellence in programming, facilities, and service while improving the quality of life within our community.

• Regular testing and maintaining pool water chemistry to appropriate health code standards.
• Daily cleaning duties which include vacuuming, skimming and brushing pools, cleaning and scrubbing pool decks, cleaning around pool buildings/locker rooms, emptying trash, moving/restocking supplies.

• Accountability
• Coaches and Resolves Conflict
• Communication
• Customer Service Focus
• Ability to Manage Change / Adaptability
• Planning and Execution
• Problem Solving
• Prioritizing
• Multi-tasking
• Strategic Planning
• Teamwork

• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Must possess at least a high-school diploma.
• Must be able to work shifts throughout the term the entire 7-day week:
• 7:00am - 12:00pm
• 12:00pm - 5:00pm
• 5:00pm - 10:00pm

• Ability to stand, walk, and move in and around a pool deck for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter, exit, and work safely in a swimming pool, at any time while on duty.
• Maintain vigilance and fast reaction times.
• Tolerance for exposure to warm, humid, and chlorinated pool environments for extended periods.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors under typical Ohio weather conditions.

The City of Independence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

• The pay range for this role is $12.00 - $14.00 per hour.
• Staff who return for consecutive seasons are eligible for pay raises.
• Staff receive paid training in this role.

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This position is an "at will" position, and the successful candidate serves at the pleasure of the City of Independence, Ohio leadership.