Aquatic Maintenance Technician

City of Davis•Davis, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Aquatic Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance for the City’s pool program, ensuring aquatic facilities are available and maintained safely and cleanly. The role maintains pool operational equipment, including pumps, motors, and filters, manages pool chemistry, and performs related maintenance work. This is a journey-level position requiring independent work within established guidelines; it receives general supervision and has no direct supervisory responsibilities. The technician maintains pool equipment and facilities, treats and tests water, completes inspections and repairs, responds to service requests, maintains supplies and records, and helps ensure compliance with applicable health and safety codes. Duties may also include building, custodial, and grounds maintenance. Work takes place in the field and in aquatic facilities. The position involves physical activity, exposure to chemicals and mechanical or electrical hazards, and may require various shifts or emergency work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Education equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in aquatic facility and pool maintenance or a related field.
Three years of increasingly responsible aquatic facility maintenance experience.
Valid California Driver’s License, maintained throughout employment.
Possess, or successfully obtain within the probationary period, a valid Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or similar certification and maintain it throughout employment.
Possess, or successfully obtain within the probationary period, valid American Red Cross CPR, First Aid, and AED certification and maintain it throughout employment.
Knowledge of swimming pool operation, repair, and maintenance methods and equipment, including pumps, motors, chemical feeders, underwater lights, and related apparatus.
Knowledge of pool water testing and proper chemical treatment, building and grounds maintenance, associated trades, work hazards, safety precautions, and applicable laws and health and safety codes.
Knowledge of the purposes and uses of equipment, power tools, hand tools, and modern business and communication tools, including relevant computer software.
Ability to perform the full range of aquatic facility maintenance and inspections, operate and maintain pool mechanical equipment, and maintain water chemistry in compliance with health and safety requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; safely operate power-driven tools and equipment; and help ensure the safety of patrons, colleagues, and self.
Ability to obtain OSHA/CalOSHA certifications required for assigned duties and provided by the City.
Ability to perform minor building, custodial, and grounds maintenance; operate vehicles, forklifts, tools, and equipment safely; and assist in selecting materials and estimating job or project costs.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, schematics, and blueprints; maintain accurate records; organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
Ability to use computer systems and software, communicate clearly in speech and writing, and establish effective working relationships with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
Ability to perform light to medium physical work, climb and descend ladders, work around machinery, and lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, or heavier weights using proper equipment and staff assistance.
Ability to work in field and aquatic facility environments, including areas that may be slippery, and to detect color shades, distinguish wiring, and communicate in person and by telephone or radio.

Responsibilities

Perform semi-skilled and skilled aquatic facility maintenance, including pool-related plumbing, maintenance, chemical treatment, and water testing.
Maintain pool systems and equipment, including heaters, pumps, motors, filters, chlorination equipment, chemical feed systems, storage tanks, underwater lights, fittings, and valves; calibrate equipment as needed.
Treat pool water, monitor chemical usage, and clean probes and chemical injectors to maintain safe water quality.
Inspect and repair pool pumps, filters, chemical pumps, and chemical feed lines; perform minor electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry work.
Vacuum pools and help keep aquatic facilities safe, clean, and available for use.
Drive vehicles to transport materials, tools, and equipment.
Respond initially to service calls from aquatics staff, assess maintenance needs, take corrective action or initiate work orders, and ensure timely completion.
Monitor inventory, order supplies, and maintain purchase records within the authorized budget.
Maintain pool testing, temperature, chemical-addition, adjustment, and general maintenance records.
Assist with evaluating maintenance needs and report them to the supervisor.
Ensure compliance with applicable State, County, and local health and safety codes for public swimming pools, and recommend corrections to the supervisor.
Participate in required safety programs.
Perform building maintenance, custodial, and assigned grounds maintenance tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.