Recreational Pool Technician

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33316, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for part-time Facilities Worker positions only. This is a temporary part-time position with a 32-hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules. The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers. This is manual and semi-skilled work of average difficulty in the maintenance of City-operated swimming pools. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks requiring some acquired ability in the use of hand tools, power tools, SCUBA and mechanical equipment. Work may include manual labor in the off-loading of supply trucks, moving of pool deck equipment, including diving boards, lifeguard chairs, pool covers and lane lines. An employee in this class may be responsible for building and grounds maintenance in an assigned area. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.

Requirements

Have one (1) year paid experience in the maintenance or operation of a commercial aquatic facility
Have a current Certified Pool Operator's Certification (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Must obtain an American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification within six (6) months from date of employment
If assigned to Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (FLAC), Must obtain basic SCUBA certification within six (6) months from date of employment
As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency.
All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

Responsibilities

Conducts chemical tests for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperatures
Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
Maintains and cleans pool deck areas, brushes pool surface areas and cleans tiles, pool equipment and components such as skimmers, gutters, ladders and railings
Assists with pool equipment and operational set up/break down for recreational programs and/or special events
Assists with placement and removal of pool blankets
May operate and clean pool filtration equipment
May operate gas powered pressure cleaner and various handheld power tools in conjunction with job assignments
May water, weed and maintain landscaped areas
May supervise and participate in the setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of equipment
May work staggered hours which may include evening hours
May work weekends, nights and holidays
May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment
Performs related work as required