Part-Time Certified Pool Operator

Penn State University•University Park, IL

About The Position

Penn State is hiring a part-time, as-needed Certified Pool Operator. Shifts are offered only when full-time Pool Operators are unavailable for their scheduled shifts or decline overtime; full-time Pool Operator staff are offered overtime before shifts are offered to the part-time operator. The role supports swimming pool and aquatic program operations, including pool water testing and treatment, equipment maintenance, recordkeeping, safety readiness, facility security, laundry and inventory, admissions accounting, and setup for swimming meets. The position may also support equipment and facility needs for tennis, soccer, and touch football activities. The position requires a Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification. A Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification with Category 24 must be obtained within six months of hire. More than one year and up to two years of effective experience is required. A valid driver’s license and successful motor vehicle records check are required because driving a University vehicle may be part of the job. Employment also requires successful completion of background check(s).

Requirements

Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification.
Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification with Category 24, required within six months of hire.
More than one year and up to two years of effective experience.
Use of commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, and wiring diagrams; interpretation and use of adjustable measuring instruments and graduates; and preparation, interpretation, use, and checking of reports, forms, records, and comparable data.
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
Successful completion of background check(s).

Responsibilities

Perform minor repairs and adjustments to pool motors, valves, filters, and chemical systems.
Periodically test pool water, record results as required by state health laws, maintain the proper acidity-alkalinity balance, and determine the chemicals needed to maintain that balance.
Read and interpret gauges, pressure valves, and sight glasses; adjust systems as needed and record data.
Take and record inventories of chemicals, towels, suits, keys, and equipment, and receive and record supplies and equipment delivered to the Natatorium Building.
Collect water samples and send them to a Chemical Laboratory for bacteriological analysis as required by the State Department of Health.
Determine when filters require backwashing, perform backwashing, and record related information.
Maintain daily records of chemicals used, water added to pools, bather loads, chemical supplies, towel and suit laundry inventories, and room and water temperatures.
Ensure instructional equipment and safety equipment are available and in proper working order, including pool dividers, lane markers, electronic timing equipment, public address systems, scuba equipment, teaching devices, gas masks, mechanical resuscitators, and rescue equipment.
Accompany State Sanitary Inspectors during inspections and follow through on suggested changes to sanitary conditions.
Test and operate mechanical resuscitators and gas masks, and maintain familiarity with first aid techniques, including artificial ventilation and circulation methods.
Direct part-time lifeguards and general helpers, maintain their work schedules, and record hours worked.
Ensure building security during working hours.
Adjust heating, ventilating, and shower systems as required.
Operate the laundry washer and dryer and record washings to determine suit durability.
Operate and direct operation of cash registers and audit daily admission accounts for indoor and outdoor pool operations.
Operate and maintain the air compressor used to fill self-contained underwater breathing apparatus tanks for classes, closely controlling pressure gauges and danger warnings.
Stay informed about the weekly class and special-event schedule prepared by the Aquatic Director and implement program needs.
Set up and dismantle competitive swimming equipment for men’s and women’s dual and championship meets.
Drive a University vehicle as required.
Assign baskets and locker rooms and dispense and account for equipment used in tennis, soccer, and touch football class activities.