Aquatics Maintenance and Facility Assistant

Reston Association•Reston, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal position at Reston Headquarters and Reston Association’s Aquatic Facilities. The role plays a critical part in supporting the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of Reston Association’s pools, spray parks, fountains, and related aquatic facilities through preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections, and seasonal operational activities. The Seasonal Aquatics Maintenance and Facility Assistant supports the maintenance, repair, and operation of Association pool facilities to ensure safe and efficient aquatic operations. This position performs a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, painting, plastering, caulking, light masonry, electrical work, and troubleshooting of pool mechanical systems. Responsibilities also include assembling and relocating equipment, maintaining facility inventories, documenting repairs, and assisting with seasonal facility openings. The Aquatics Maintenance and Facility Assistant administers pool chemicals in accordance with chemical labels, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and established safety procedures, while monitoring for proper water conditions and potential adverse reactions. This role works in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments, including confined, elevated, and underwater spaces, with exposure to chemicals, mechanical equipment, high temperatures, and direct sunlight. The position may require the use of power tools, ladders, and specialized equipment and supports the overall success of the Aquatics Department through safe work practices, accurate recordkeeping, and high facility standards.

Requirements

Age 18+
Valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record.
Current CPR/AED certification, or ability to obtain within a specified period after hire.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and respond effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, maintain accurate maintenance and inventory records, and complete assignments within established timelines.
Comfortable working in a variety of environments, including outdoors in direct sunlight, high temperatures, confined spaces, elevated areas, mechanical rooms, and around water and pool chemicals.
Proficient in the safe operation of maintenance equipment, power tools, ladders, and Association vehicles.
Willing to use specialized equipment, including SCUBA gear, when properly trained.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, and moving materials and equipment up to 100 pounds, with heavier loads moved using assistance when necessary.
Capable of hearing emergency whistle alerts from a distance and recognizing visual signals and hand gestures in aquatic environments.
Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts as operational needs require.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and inspections of aquatic facilities.
Conduct plumbing, painting, plastering, caulking, light masonry, and electrical work.
Troubleshoot pool mechanical systems.
Assemble and relocate equipment.
Maintain facility inventories and document repairs.
Assist with seasonal facility openings.
Administer pool chemicals in accordance with safety procedures and monitor water conditions.
Work in various indoor and outdoor environments, including confined, elevated, and underwater spaces.
Operate power tools, ladders, and specialized equipment.
Practice safe work habits, maintain accurate records, and uphold high facility standards.