Certified Pool Operator

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

15d•$19 - $29

About The Position

The Certified Pool Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the Student Recreation Center aquatic facilities in compliance with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Aquatic Facility Rules and OSHA regulations. This role maintains proper water quality, oversees sanitation of the pools, spa, and surrounding areas, and performs routine and preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, filtration, chlorination, pH control, and UV systems. The position manages inventory of chemicals and equipment, coordinates annual maintenance activities during scheduled building closures relating to aquatics facilities, and ensures mechanical spaces remain organized and safe. The Certified Pool Operator conducts regular safety inspections, documents maintenance activities, and promptly addresses or isolates hazards. The role also involves coordinating with vendors, university facilities staff, and contractors for repairs or special projects. This position, in collaboration with leadership in the Aquatics area, will schedule, train, and supervise student employees who assist with deep cleaning and maintenance during academic breaks.

Requirements

One year of experience as a maintenance or general laborer.
Certified Pool Operator certification or Aquatic Facility Operator certification.
Ability to follow written and oral communication regarding schedules, cleaning duties and cleaning products required of this position.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment with co-workers to create effective relationships for problem-solving.
Ability to foster and maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
Ability to maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent attention to details.
Superior customer service skills.
Ability to respond to unexpected interruptions with flexibility and to re-prioritize work appropriately.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of Aquatic Facility operations of commercial pools with more than 50,000 gallons and multiple bodies of water.
Two (2) years of experience maintaining commercial spas.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the Student Recreation Center aquatic facilities in compliance with Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Public Aquatic Facility Rules and OSHA regulations.
Maintaining proper water quality.
Overseeing sanitation of the pools, spa, and surrounding areas
Performing routine and preventative maintenance on pumps, motors, filtration, chlorination, pH control, and UV systems.
Managing inventory of chemicals and equipment.
Coordinating annual maintenance activities during scheduled building closures relating to aquatics facilities.
Ensuring mechanical spaces remain organized and safe.
Conducting regular safety inspections, documents maintenance activities, and promptly addresses or isolates hazards.
Coordinating with vendors, university facilities staff, and contractors for repairs or special projects.
Scheduling, training, and supervising student employees who assist with deep cleaning and maintenance during academic breaks.