Certified Pool Operator

Vancouver Public Schools • Vancouver, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of swimming pool systems, ensuring water quality and facility safety. The role involves treating co-workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect, serving as a positive role model, and performing assigned cleaning tasks. The operator will manage pool systems, including diagnosis, repair, and replacement of equipment, maintain chemical and filter systems, and ensure compliance with health codes and standards. This role requires strong knowledge of health standards and codes related to water quality, facilities, and equipment. The position also involves leadership skills to oversee and train pool assistants and potentially other custodial employees. The job is 8.0 hours per day, 12 months per year, and is classified as Non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standard Act.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One year 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and oversee pool systems, including diagnosis, repair, and replacement of all types of pool related equipment.
• Maintain chemicals and pool filter systems.
• Read and interpret standards required from the health department.
• Inspect pool facility, locker rooms and associated spaces, and equipment for safety and needed repairs.
• Make temporary emergency repairs and chemical adjustments.
• Advise Assistant Maintenance Supervisor on matters concerning mechanical equipment and/or maintenance using the District work request system.
• Inventory and order cleaning supplies.
• Anticipate future needs so that necessary supplies are always available.
• Comply with all applicable health codes and standards for the operation of a Water Recreation Facility in the state of Washington.
• 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.
• Oversee, train, and monitor the job performance of the pool assistant, including participating in annual performance evaluations.
• Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of custodial employees.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (sick, vacation, personal, bereavement leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED