Aquatics Technician

City of Odessa•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under basic supervision, maintains swimming pools and water management equipment and fixtures in aquatic facilities, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects and maintains facilities, equipment, and grounds for the Parks & Recreation Department (P&R). Plans and performs a variety of specialized equipment maintenance tasks to maintain a safe, attractive, and user-friendly aquatic park system; inspects facilities and equipment, and performs tests to maintain water quality and sanitation levels in compliance with state regulations and health standards. Inspects hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment; performs preventive maintenance and repairs of aquatic fixtures, equipment, components, and plumbing and water management systems; assures repairs comply with applicable standards and procedures. Maintains water quality parameters to meet health and safety standards for patrons and prevent damage to equipment; tests water for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids, and acid; treats water with the proper chemicals to maintain safe and healthy water quality. Inspects aquatic facilities and performs maintenance on buildings, grounds, and landscape. Checks for proper operation of chemical metering, circulation, filters, pumps, and heaters; maintains, repairs, and replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment; installs new equipment as directed. Completes daily work log, incident and accident reports, and requisitions for supplies and materials; prepares and processes reports. Operates vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair. Works on assigned projects, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience; notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries. Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance. Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
A minimum of one (1) year of aquatic facility system maintenance experience.
Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance of commercial pools and aquatic facilities.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of water sterilization, chlorination, and pH balancing.
Knowledge of preventive maintenance procedures, policies, and recordkeeping requirements.
Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in parks and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of Federal, state, and City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Knowledge of proper use and storage of hazardous chemicals used in the workplace.
Knowledge of OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous chemicals.
Skill in diagnosing maintenance problems on swimming pools and water management equipment.
Skill in safe and efficient operation and maintenance of specialized aquatic equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
Skill in interpreting blueprints, plans, schematic drawings, and manuals to determine proper operating conditions.
Skill in maintaining commercial pool chemical and filter systems.
Skill in operating and maintaining tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner.
Skill in identifying mechanical problems, and making basic adjustments and repairs to equipment.
Skill in following safe work practices.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
A Texas State Driver's License is required.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certificate OR an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certificate is required within one year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

Additional technical training and certifications may be required for some incumbents.

Responsibilities

Plans and performs a variety of specialized equipment maintenance tasks to maintain a safe, attractive, and user-friendly aquatic park system.
Inspects facilities and equipment, and performs tests to maintain water quality and sanitation levels in compliance with state regulations and health standards.
Inspects hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment.
Performs preventive maintenance and repairs of aquatic fixtures, equipment, components, and plumbing and water management systems.
Maintains water quality parameters to meet health and safety standards for patrons and prevent damage to equipment.
Tests water for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids, and acid.
Treats water with the proper chemicals to maintain safe and healthy water quality.
Inspects aquatic facilities and performs maintenance on buildings, grounds, and landscape.
Checks for proper operation of chemical metering, circulation, filters, pumps, and heaters.
Maintains, repairs, and replaces damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
Installs new equipment as directed.
Completes daily work log, incident and accident reports, and requisitions for supplies and materials.
Prepares and processes reports.
Operates vehicles and equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
Identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
Works on assigned projects, and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience.
Notifies supervisors of repair problems beyond the scope of authority.
Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed.
Reports problems and emergency situations.
Recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents, and injuries.
Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff.
Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.