YMCA Pool Maintenance Technician

Ymca of Greater Omaha•Omaha, NE

3d•$20 - $21

About The Position

The Pool Maintenance Technician maintains YMCA properties through preventative maintenance and repairs and serves as a primary subject-matter resource for pool maintenance. The role supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The technician completes facility and grounds work orders, routine and preventative maintenance, and general repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, painting, fixture, and equipment work. They inspect facilities, address safety concerns, and maintain swimming pools, pool equipment, and aquatic mechanical systems. Duties include inspecting, monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairing pumps, motors, filtration and circulation systems, chemical systems, heaters, boilers, valves, controllers, and related equipment. The position helps ensure compliance with pool regulations, health department requirements, and YMCA standards for pool operations, water quality, and safety. Working with Aquatics and branch leadership, the technician addresses issues affecting pool operations and may recommend or support temporary pool closure when needed for safety or compliance. They coordinate repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, vendors, and facility projects with the Support Director of Aquatics; maintain accurate records and schedules; communicate maintenance priorities and status to YMCA leadership; and respond to maintenance emergencies as needed. The work is hands-on and non-office-based across pools, mechanical and equipment rooms, chemical storage areas, maintenance spaces, grounds, and general building areas. It involves indoor and outdoor conditions and exposure to weather, water, humidity, heat, cold, dust, fumes, chlorine and other pool chemicals, cleaning products, noise, and electrical and mechanical equipment. Early morning, evening, weekend, holiday, or emergency work may be required based on Association and facility needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Working knowledge of general facility maintenance, including plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot facility and equipment issues; read and follow technical manuals and specifications; maintain accurate records; prioritize multiple maintenance needs; and exercise sound judgment.
Complete required certifications and training, including BLS CPR, First Aid, and National Pool Operator’s Certificate within 30 days of hire, as well as YMCA risk management and other required maintenance-specific training and certifications.
Ability to safely handle pool chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials in accordance with safety procedures, manufacturer instructions, Safety Data Sheets, and YMCA policies.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with branch, Aquatics, and Facilities staff, vendors, contractors, members, volunteers, and other stakeholders, and to relate positively to diverse groups.
Successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment screening.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between YMCA branches as needed.
Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
Report suspicious behavior and policy violations and adhere to mandated abuse reporting responsibilities.
Complete all required abuse prevention training before the first shift.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders; bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand, walk, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
Ability to safely use hand and power tools and perform tasks requiring finger dexterity and grasping.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and maintain visual acuity needed to safely perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s degree or technical/trade certification.
Three or more years of relevant facility, property, commercial building, or pool maintenance experience.
Knowledge or experience in pool operation, water treatment, filtration, circulation, pumps, motors, heaters, chemical systems, and related aquatic equipment.

Responsibilities

Complete association-wide facility and grounds work orders, routine and preventative maintenance, and general repairs, including minor plumbing, electrical, painting, fixtures, and equipment work.
Inspect facilities and address safety concerns and maintenance needs.
Maintain and serve as a primary maintenance resource for YMCA swimming pools, pool equipment, and aquatic mechanical systems.
Perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on pool systems and equipment, including pumps, motors, filtration, circulation, chemical systems, heaters, boilers, valves, and controllers.
Operate and monitor pool equipment and promptly identify and communicate conditions that may affect safe pool operations.
Ensure compliance with swimming pool regulations, health department requirements, and YMCA standards for pool operations, water quality, chemical safety, and pool safety.
Work with Aquatics and branch leadership to resolve maintenance and equipment issues affecting water quality, temperature, circulation, programming, member usage, or pool operations.
Recommend or support temporary pool closure when necessary for safety and compliance.
Coordinate aquatic repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance, and facility projects with the Support Director of Aquatics.
Obtain vendor quotes, evaluate repair or replacement options, schedule services, and ensure quality work.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and preventative maintenance schedules covering work orders, inspections, repairs, vendor services, warranties, and equipment condition.
Keep maintenance, mechanical, pool equipment, and chemical storage areas safe, secure, clean, and organized.
Update YMCA leadership on maintenance priorities, safety concerns, equipment failures, repair progress and status, and anticipated costs.
Respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, vendors, contractors, members, volunteers, and the public.
Participate professionally and positively in required meetings, trainings, and certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training; report suspicious behavior and policy violations and comply with mandated abuse reporting responsibilities.
Complete required abuse prevention training before the first shift.