Seasonal Assistant Pool Maintenance Tech

Overview

DEFINITION Performs overall maintenance and cleaning of the four (4) City of La Porte outdoor swimming pools during the summer months. May also assist with maintaining City splash pads.

Category
:
Seasonal

Status
:
Open

Hourly
: $20.00

Published
: 1/28/2026

Closing
:
Until Filled

Receives direction from the Parks Superintendent and the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

• Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Regular and timely attendance at work is essential. Able to work weekday mornings from 7:00am to Noon.
• Maintain appropriate operation records (pool chemistry, meter readings etc.) required by the department.
• Monitor, test, and record pool water chemistry through the testing of water samples and apply appropriate chemicals as needed to adjust water chemistry to maintain standards.
• Handle chemicals such as chlorine, Celite, CO2, and muriatic acid.
• Perform pump room duties which includes backwashing and handling & installation of chemicals as necessary. Perform some troubleshooting of pool equipment and assist the Head Pool Technician with repairs.
• Assist in the overall maintenance of each swimming pool facility, including cleaning up the surrounding areas of each pool.
• Brush and vacuum pool bottom and sides; clean tiles and wash down pool decks.
• Remove debris from pools. Monitor and maintain pool filtration system, including cleaning out skimmers and filters.
• Recommend purchases of supplies and materials to the Parks Maintenance Supervisor.
• Maintain inventory of needed supplies and equipment for the pools.
• Travel to and clean multiple pools each morning prior to pools opening to the public.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Mobility within an office and field environment for indefinite periods.
• Exposure to chemical, fumes/odors, explosive, electrical, mechanical, and radiation hazards.
• Exposure to extreme heat and noise, and constant noise. Writing; walking; typing; twisting body; stooping; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; running; pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Kneeling; crawling; climbing; cleaning; reading; decision making; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping.
• Ability to hear clearly. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; in person, by two-way radio, and by telephone. Good dexterity for operation of personal computer, typewriter, and calculator.
• Ability to (with training) operate pool pumps, motor systems, chemical systems, vacuums, brushes, and pool water test kits.

Knowledge of:

• Wave Pool and Conventional Pool operations from a standpoint of safety and mechanical procedures.

Ability to:

• Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
• Work outdoors in the heat and perform physical labor without limitations.
• Swim adequately. Maintain pools in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Follow schedules required for proper pool maintenance. Perform normal maintenance and cleaning services of pools.
• Work well with others as a team to accomplish daily goals.

Possession of a valid Texas Driver's License. First Aid and CPR Certification (w/AED) preferred.

Previous Pool Maintenance Experience Preferred.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and actions may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals