What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Maintenance Worker position at City of Las Cruces, NM?
Nature of Work
Performs the maintenance and repair work on swimming pool facilities and grounds.
Environmental Factors
Work is primarily performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, explosives, chemicals, fumes, odors, gases, dust and poor ventilation. Safety equipment and clothing includes gloves, vests, back brace, steel toe boots, glasses and ear plugs.
Physical Factors
Moderately heavy work involving frequent balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.
Work Situation Factors
Requires shift work, occasional overtime and competing demands. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.
Full-time, regular, non-exempt, union-represented position
This position is graded BC06
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance and repair work on swimming pool facilities and related mechanical and chemical systems, including electrical and plumbing systems;
- Monitors and adjusts chemical levels of pool water, including maintenance of chemical testing and injection systems;
- Operates pumps, filters, chemical injectors, aerator systems and chlorinators, including maintaining written records;
- Performs and maintains the bottom, sides and surface of the pools and fountains by using a motorized pool vacuum, manual brush and other power equipment;
- Performs maintenance and repair work on swimming pool deck, pool wall and floor areas, including setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and plastering;
- Answers inquiries and provides information to the public regarding pool hours, activities and events;
- Performs landscaping, including plant, tree and shrub plantings and pruning; weeds area, uses spray, tools and equipment;
- Removes or paints over graffiti; cleans and maintains restrooms; empties trash and picks up litter;
- Delivers garbage cans, chairs, tents, picnic tables and related items to event sites; performs set up, clean up prior to and following the events.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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