Aquatics Technician II

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Aquatics Technician II positions inspect, maintain, and perform complex repairs of aquatic equipment and facilities including motors and pumps at various Citywide fountains, water features, and swimming pools; design, renovate and construct aquatic facility systems including circulation, filtration, and plumbing systems; repair, inspect, and test chemical control and feed systems; install and maintain bulk chemical storage tanks; use power tools for fabrication of custom fittings; test and maintain water quality as required by health codes and safety standards; keep logs, maintain records, and generate reports; maintain inventory of equipment; determine maintenance schedules for equipment; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, filters, piping systems, and chemical systems at large commercial aquatic facilities.
• One year of full-time experience in the repair, renovation, and/or modification of pumping, circulation, and filtration systems.
• A valid Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator certification (AFO) is required at the time of hire.
• Must pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification at the time of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and perform complex repairs of aquatic equipment and facilities including motors and pumps at various Citywide fountains, water features, and swimming pools.
• Design, renovate and construct aquatic facility systems including circulation, filtration, and plumbing systems.
• Repair, inspect, and test chemical control and feed systems.
• Install and maintain bulk chemical storage tanks.
• Use power tools for fabrication of custom fittings.
• Test and maintain water quality as required by health codes and safety standards.
• Keep logs, maintain records, and generate reports.
• Maintain inventory of equipment.
• Determine maintenance schedules for equipment.

Benefits

• General wage increases: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, 2% effective 1/1/29.
• Equity adjustment wage increase: 5% effective 1/1/29.
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Additional pay for nights, unusual shifts, overtime, and standby (Emergency Call Out).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed