Pool Maintenance Worker

Pays on City Job Description

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

• Maintains cleanliness of pool, decks, gutters and surrounding areas.
• Empties trash containers.
• Performs HAZMAT/safety inspections; maintains logs.
• Performs duties as a custodian as assigned (e.g. sweeping, locker room cleaning, etc. for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment).
• Performs minor repairs to pool equipment for the purpose of maintaining a safe operating condition.
• Prepares swimming facility for scheduled activities in coordination with the Pool Manager.
• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Operates and maintains a variety of equipment such as vacuums, hoses, and various hand and power tools.
• Maintains a variety of records related to pool temperature, chlorine, pH, vacuuming and assigned activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

Any combination equivalent to sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above. Typically, this would be gained through: attending high school and one year custodial or related experience including some work maintaining pools.

Licenses/Certifications: None

Knowledge of: Equipment, materials and methods used in pool maintenance and general custodial work; safe use and care of cleaning materials and equipment used in pool maintenance and general custodial work; operation of hand and power tools and equipment used in custodial work and pool maintenance; proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies; requirements of maintaining pools and facilities in a safe and sanitary condition;

and basic record-keeping techniques.

Ability to: Perform responsible maintenance and custodial duties; maintain surrounding areas in a safe and sanitary manner; understand and follow oral and written instructions; use cleaning materials safely and efficiently; and operate tools and equipment related to maintenance functions in a safe manner.

Skill in: Providing effective customer service and problem-solving.

Communication

Skills:

Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; ability to furnish and obtain information from other departments.

Tool, Machine, Equipment Operation: Power washer, Pool Sweeper, Hand Mower, Weed Eater, Maintenance Tools, Miscellaneous Hand Tools, ladder.

Physical Demands: Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular strain related to walking, standing, stooping, sitting and reaching; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Talking, hearing, and seeing essential to performing required job functions.

Working Conditions: The employee is frequently exposed to various weather conditions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. The approved class specifications are not intended to and do not infer or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.

This updated job description supersedes prior descriptions for the same position. Management reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.