What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Swimming Pool Technician - Seasonal position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
Is your summer goal to get outside more and spend more time at the pool? Would you like to get paid to do it? Wake County Environmental Health & Safety has a fun seasonal career opportunity perfect for you!
The Wake County Environmental Services team is seeking those with prior experience working around swimming pools such as experience using pH or chemical test kits or experience working as a lifeguard for a fun seasonal position as a Lead Swimming Pool Technician. Seasonal Swimming Pool Technicians help us with the more than 1,300 public swimming pools in Wake County including city, apartment, and neighborhood facilities. The Lead Swimming Pool Technician (Environmental Health Technician) is responsible for protecting public health through the routine inspection of public swimming pools in Wake County by enforcing local regulations. In this role, you will be able to travel to various pools throughout the county and every day will be a little different.
Daily duties;
Interested in Environmental Health? The Wake County Environmental Health and Safety Division Plan Review and Recreational Sanitation Section would like to meet you! The Environmental Health and Safety Division's mission is to improve public health through plan review, education and inspection. Wake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation with a population of over 1 million.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27609
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:45 pm
Hiring Range: 22.13 - 25.43
Market Range: 22.13 - 28.73
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/30/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
Is your summer goal to get outside more and spend more time at the pool? Would you like to get paid to do it? Wake County Environmental Health & Safety has a fun seasonal career opportunity perfect for you!
The Wake County Environmental Services team is seeking those with prior experience working around swimming pools such as experience using pH or chemical test kits or experience working as a lifeguard for a fun seasonal position as a Lead Swimming Pool Technician. Seasonal Swimming Pool Technicians help us with the more than 1,300 public swimming pools in Wake County including city, apartment, and neighborhood facilities. The Lead Swimming Pool Technician (Environmental Health Technician) is responsible for protecting public health through the routine inspection of public swimming pools in Wake County by enforcing local regulations. In this role, you will be able to travel to various pools throughout the county and every day will be a little different.
Daily duties;
- Inspect public swimming pools, spas and wading pools using chemical test kits to perform testing of Chlorine and pH levels
- Verify complete and accurate records of activities by Certified Pool Operators by reviewing daily records kept at the facility
- Determine violations through inspections that could adversely affect public health and safety
- Suspend permits for violations per local rules and regulations
- Perform check list and physical inspections of all listed items on Wake County Swimming Pool Inspection Form
- Conduct face-to-face meetings with Certified Pool Operators.
- Investigate complaints of swimming pools
- Oversee the activities of other seasonal staff performing the above functions
Interested in Environmental Health? The Wake County Environmental Health and Safety Division Plan Review and Recreational Sanitation Section would like to meet you! The Environmental Health and Safety Division's mission is to improve public health through plan review, education and inspection. Wake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation with a population of over 1 million.
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- High school diploma or GED
- At least one full summer season working as a Swimming Pool Technician and/or prior experience working around swimming pools such as being a certified pool operator or lifeguard
- Valid driver's license and a "safe" driving record
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
- Previous experience as a Swimming Pool Technician with Wake County
- Candidates currently working towards a degree or have already obtained a degree in a related program such as Environmental Health, Science, Natural Resources, Biology, etc.
- Current or prior experience working around swimming pools such as experience using pH or chemical test kits or experience working as a lifeguard
- Comfort working around pools, spas and wading pools
- Ability to accurately perform visual inspections of color sampling kits used to determine proper Chlorine and pH levels
- Ability to drive to numerous locations within Wake County to perform visual and physical inspections of facilities
- Ability to work around chemical test kits and irritant chemicals
- Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27609
Employment Type: Temporary
Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:45 pm
Hiring Range: 22.13 - 25.43
Market Range: 22.13 - 28.73
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/30/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
What Makes Wake Great
Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Background Check Statement
Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Emergency Service Worker Statement
In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.
