Pool Cleaning Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The CPO Pool cleaning Technician is responsible for the weekly maintenance of commercial, maintenance only facilities contracted by the Commercial Pool Operations Department.

· Prepare and load work vehicle with chemicals, parts, and equipment needed on a daily as needed basis.

· Maintain the cleanliness of all commercial, maintenance only facilities, to include: Skimming the pool; vacuuming the pool; testing water chemistry; balancing the water; backwashing the filtration system; cleaning the hair strainer basket; cleaning the skimmer baskets; trash/debris pick-up on deck; bathroom sanitation, trash pick-up, and stocking of janitorial supplies.

· Conduct full water chemistry analysis to calculate Saturation Index bi-weekly.

· Monitor chemical usage and report quantities weekly.

· Ensure chemical controllers are functioning properly and maintenance performed every two weeks.

· Ensure chemical timer pumps are functioning properly and calibrated every week.

· Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the pump and chemical room/s.

· Attend weekly meetings with management and provide updates as requested.

· Maintain daily activities and reporting in the Maintenance Technician Log-Book.

· Sales and client relations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Specific Off-Season Duties

· Assist with facility openings and closings as needed.

· Coordinate with subcontractors as needed.

Specific In-Season Duties

· Support commercially managed facilities beyond maintenance only as needed.

· Perform minor repairs of pump and filtration system as needed (example: valve changes, skimmer basket replacement, injector fitting replacement/installations).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Basic Computer skills; Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Willingness to learn; ability to multi-task and communicate.

· High energy level; independent thinker; tenacity in problem solving; attention to detail.

· Strong data management skills.

· Ability to organize, prioritize and complete tasks to maximize total time available.

· Effective in verbal and written communication.

· Ability to work cooperatively or independently.

· Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

· Recommended to be CPO Certified.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· High School Graduate with some higher education preferred.

· Experience working with and supporting a team in a professional environment.

· At least two years of pool operations experience desired, but not required.

DOUGLAS AQUATICS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Employees are required to maintain an above average status in the following performance standards:

Ø Attitude at work toward supervisor, co-workers and internal/external customers

Ø Reliability, initiative and job commitment

Ø Product or job skills knowledge

Ø Keeping promises to customers/follow-through

Ø Quality and quantity of work

Ø Meeting commitments and deadlines

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Consistent mental alertness. While performing duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus, seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and occasionally to high levels of noise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Richmond, VA 23224 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Richmond, VA 23224: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $28