Certified Pool Operator

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8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year
Fair Labor Standard Act Status:
Non-exempt

We appreciate your interest in employment with Vancouver Public Schools (VPS). All internal candidates are considered and reviewed prior to external applications. The most qualified applicants with directly related experience and expertise may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks and requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.

Résumés should include education, relevant experience (including current position), and skills that highlight the qualifications for the position.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Two years successful experience as a Water Recreation Facility – Water Treatment Operator.
• Must possess current National Swimming Pool and Spa Foundation – Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Strong knowledge of health standards and codes as they relate to water quality, facilities, and equipment in and around swimming pools.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to oversee, train, and monitor the job performance of the pool assistant, including participating in annual performance evaluations.

• Ability to work effectively as a team leader and team member.
• Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate the work of custodial employees.
• Ability to obtain Building Operator Certification (BOC) within one year of promotion/hire or when next BOC course is available as directed.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet tight time constraints and deadlines.
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements, goals, and outcomes.
• Ability to clean to meet acceptable health and other environmental standards.
• Ability to spend most of the day working standing, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to bend and move to use scrubbing machines to clean tile and concrete in and out of the pool.
• Ability to lift up to 1/3 of your body weight up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders to operate the maintenance room, clean fiberglass slides and perform necessary cleaning and facility maintenance tasks.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people, in person, by radio, electronically, in writing and over the phone.
• Ability to work flexible hours/days when necessary.
• Ability to work near water safely.
• Obtain WISHA approved first aid/CPR certification and Automatic Electronic Defibulator (AED) certification within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Current ISSAS Standards (International Sanitary Supply Association) district training and certification.
• Must obtain confined space certification within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Good mechanical aptitude, with the ability to oversee or perform maintenance on mechanical equipment specific to aquatic facilities operation.

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Perform assigned cleaning tasks, including cleaning of rest rooms, locker/changing rooms, cafeteria floors, carpets, walls, furniture, and white boards. Empty trash containers; refill towel, soap, and tissue dispensers. Work may require use of power tools and /or hazardous chemicals; must know how to use them safely.
• Assist in the performance and discipline process as needed and as directed by the Assistant Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Supervisor and the Executive Director of Human Resources.
• Provide direction, feedback, and guidance that will enable crews to perform their job requirements as directed by both the building administrators and the Supervisor of Facility Maintenance and Operations.
• Operate and oversee the pool systems which include diagnosis, repair and replacement of all types of pool related equipment.
• Maintain chemicals and pool filter systems.
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