Pool Operator

City of Kingman•City of Kingman, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kingman is seeking a Pool Operator to manage the daily upkeep, water chemistry, and mechanical systems for the City’s pools, splash pads, and grounds. This versatile role involves pool chemical testing, equipment repairs, general facility upkeep, and routine groundskeeping. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, enjoys active, hands-on work, and takes pride in maintaining public spaces. This position may require working nights, weekends, holidays, responding to emergencies, flexing work schedules, and working overtime. While the role is generally year-round, the peak season for aquatics is May through September, requiring availability during this time for call-backs and schedule adjustments to ensure proper operation of aquatic programs and facilities. As a Pool Operator, you will perform semi-skilled and technical maintenance and repair work on aquatic facilities, including pools, splash pads, and related mechanical equipment (electrical, filtration, plumbing). You will also be responsible for maintaining chemical balances through testing and control systems. This role reports to the Parks Superintendent and/or the Assistant Superintendent.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
One – three (1-3) years of experience in the care, maintenance and operations of large commercial or public swimming pools, preferably such experience was with a municipality, swim club, fitness center, hotel/resort, etc.
Valid Arizona state driver’s license or ability to obtain one.
Must have completed training requirements as required by State and Federal governments, including those required by the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard.
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of swimming pool mechanical systems, including but not limited to, filtering, chemical control systems, pumping, cleaning, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Knowledge of motors, pumps, filters, chemical feeders, chlorinators, and related mechanical pool equipment.
Knowledge of pool water chemistry and the characteristics of chemicals used to maintain safe conditions.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in handling hazardous chemicals.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations related to chemical use and disposal.
Knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
Knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Basic knowledge of general maintenance and custodial practices and of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
Knowledge of Federal and State OSHA regulations and City policies and practices regarding safe work practices.
Knowledge of hazardous and biological materials identification and proper disposal methods.
Knowledge of occupational hazards, related Federal and State OSHA regulations and standard safety precautions.
Knowledge of pool hazards and appropriate safety precautions.
Knowledge of proper use and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
Skill in the effective, safe operation of listed tools and equipment.
Skill in diagnosing and repairing problems and performing routine maintenance and repair activities.
Skill in following and maintaining safety standards, and identifying safety problems.
Skill in preparing inspection, maintenance and repair records and files.
Skill in promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
Skill in performing mathematic calculations with ease and accuracy for determining proper chemical application rates.
Applying sufficient computer skills required to retrieve SDS, rules and regulations, and update records.
Manual dexterity and vision sufficient to calculate, mix and utilize appropriate chemicals and equipment.
Ability to apply and dispose of chemicals in a safe and effective manner.
Ability to read, interpret and apply Safety Data Sheets (SDS), chemical labels, and laws/regulations governing aquatic and pool chemical.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to prepare and maintain records.
Ability to perform custodial activities and manual labor.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to read and follow label instructions.
Ability to participate in teamwork productively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and recognize attendance as an essential function of this job to ensure continuity.
Willingness to work shifts and hours for department to meet operational and service needs to include the working of on-call, call-out, and early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as scheduled and as necessary; and work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.

Nice To Haves

Obtain certification as a Certified Pool Operator through National Swimming Pool Foundation or Aquatic Facility Operator through the National Parks and Recreation Association within twelve (12) months of placement to position.

Responsibilities

Maintains proper pool chemistry, including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and controllers, calculating proper flow rates; collecting water samples and testing water; dispensing chlorine, caustic soda, and muriatic acid to adjust water chemistry; and responding to chemical spills at pools.
Maintains chemical storage in compliance with County, State, and Federal regulations, and is responsible for the safety and storage of chemicals within work areas.
Maintains inventory of chemicals; Organizes and maintains chemical room/area; Issues chemicals to aquatics personnel for usage.
Performs maintenance and repair work on swimming pool decks, pool walls and floor areas, including setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete, setting and replacing ceramic tile grout, and painting and plastering pools; performs acid wash as needed.
Cleans and backwashes pool water.
Performs a variety of aquatics and general maintenance/repair work related to the care and maintenance of the City’s pools, splash pads and park grounds/facilities and related mechanical and chemical systems, including electrical and plumbing systems.
Performs and maintains the bottom, sides, and surface of the pools by using a motorized pool vacuum, manual brush, and other power equipment as needed.
Performs facility maintenance work including general carpentry, painting, drywall, electrical, and plumbing tasks related to installation, maintenance, and repair of buildings including restrooms, shower and dressing rooms, offices, and concession areas.
Performs the functions and duties of a “Groundskeeper” as required and assigned; Performs related maintenance and landscaping duties as required.
Performs routine maintenance and janitorial work on recreation facilities and grounds as required (i.e., tennis, racquetball and basketball courts).
Maintains and keeps current all SDS and label sheets in vehicles and storage areas to ensure easy access/retrieval.
Makes recommendations to supervisory staff of repairs required beyond capabilities.
Provides excellent and proficient customer service to both internal and external customers.
Communicates and acts professionally with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.