Pool Maintenance Specialist

The Livermore Area Recreation and Park District•Livermore, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks for the District’s pool maintenance program; ensures aquatics facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition; serves as first level responder for pool service related issues; maintains aquatics buildings and grounds; and performs related work as required. This is the journey-level classification responsible for performing the full range of aquatics facility maintenance. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED; AND Five years of relevant aquatics facility maintenance experience.
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Methods and techniques used in the operation, repair, and maintenance of swimming pools, equipment, and facilities.
Operational characteristics of pool equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, and related apparatus.
Principles and practices of pool water testing and proper chemical water treatments.
Principles and practices of recordkeeping, cleaning and building maintenance.
Principles and practices for providing a high level of customer service.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.
Perform the full range of semi-skilled and skilled aquatics facility maintenance.
Provide proper maintenance and inspections of aquatics facilities and equipment as required by regulations
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Safely operate power driven construction tools and equipment.
Ensure the safety of patrons, colleagues, and self in the performance of duties.
Perform basic custodial duties in the aquatics facilities.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments.
Demonstrate strong customer service skills, and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
Maintain records and files on work performed.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Accredited First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), California Driver’s License, with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks for the aquatics maintenance program, requiring proficiency in pool related plumbing, maintenance, chemical treatment, and water testing; ensures aquatics facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition.
Ensure that pool systems operate in accordance with mandated requirements; areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to, pool heaters, pumps, motors, chlorination equipment, chemical feed system, storage tanks, and pool fittings and valves; calibrates equipment as needed.
Provides initial response to calls for service from aquatics staff; assesses maintenance needs and takes corrective action or initiates work orders for appropriate support and ensures timely completion.
Monitors inventory, orders supplies, and maintains purchase records within authorized budget.
Maintains records of pool testing results and actions/adjustments taken; documents general maintenance activities.
Assists with the coordination of renovation and construction of aquatics facilities; maintains pool plans, technical specifications, and other maintenance or construction history on aquatics facilities.
Serves as a technical advisor regarding Alameda County Health Department regulations and requirements for public pools and recommends corrections to higher-level supervisory staff.
Assists with the development of the operating and capital improvement budgets; estimates material and labor cost figures for pool operation, construction, and maintenance.
Cross trains staff to ensure continuity and back up support.
Performs custodial tasks within aquatics facilities and grounds.
Assists with District special events as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.