PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - POOL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Pool Maintenance Technician

The Pool Maintenance Technician performs regular/daily maintenance of all electrical & mechanical equipment needed to operate the County swimming pools in a cost efficient manner.

Minimum Qualifications

Acceptable Experience and Education: High school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years experience and knowledge in the operation of a multi-million dollar Aquatic Facility with one (1) year of supervisory or in a lead role. Certificates and Licenses Required: Must have or obtain by date of hire Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso. Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.

Typical Duties

Oversees and maintains the functions, operations and monitoring of chemical usage and takes meter reading to achieve proper levels of chemicals in compliance with E.P.A- State, County/City Health regulations; Performs preventive maintenance of pool facilities, electrical and mechanical equipment, and routine maintenance to ground areas; Maintains the pool chemical and temperature levels designated by Health Department; Tests and adjusts water chemistry to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation; Maintains recirculation efficiency by backwashing according to design standards; Checks for safety and healthful environmental conditions; Assures that maximum bather load is not surpassed and that immersion time is observed; Posts signs conspicuously that list safety precautions; Establishes procedures for bacterial control; Maintains current records, operational parameters, and procedures; Assures operation of vacuuming the pools; Performs preventative maintenance on plumbing systems including water faucets, sinks, showers, toilets, and urinals; Repairs motors, lighting fixtures, and dryers; Troubleshoots and repairs equipment; Maintains pool heaters and chlorine storage vats; Inspects and assures cleanliness and appearance of general pool area; Maintains, sanitizes and cleans pool decks, drain systems, restrooms, showers to present no health or accidents hazards to users; Provides aid to those in distress and administers first aid in the prescribed fashion; Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters and monitors equipment for operational efficiency; Maintains practices of operation and preventive maintenance for pumps, suction lines, drains, piping bactericidal equipment, balance tanks, valves, hair and lint skimmer traps, and flow control switches each system; Develop emergency and accident procedures; Communicates and develops educational programs for the pool program staff and public; Be current in the development of new pool equipment, facility designs and operational techniques; Orders supplies including chemicals, restroom supplies, office supplies, pool and building supplies and parts used to maintain systems; deliver supplies to outer pools as needed; Trains and assist summer pool managers in routine maintenance pools; Works closely with pool consultants and pool vendors; Performs duties parallel to those of the Parks Maintenance Worker, Intermediate when not on pool duty; Assists park mechanic in the repair of specialized equipment; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.

Other Important Duties:

Performs such other related duties as may be assigned

May work weekends, holidays, and 24/7 standby

Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment;

As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.

Additional Information

Organizational Relationships: Reports to: Groundskeeping Superintendent Directs: This is a non-supervisory position; however, slight oversight to parks maintenance personnel. Other: Has frequent contact with other county employees and the general public.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: chemicals in the use of pool maintenance; operation and maintenance of swimming pool filters, heaters, chlorinators, pumps, and other related swimming pool circulation and sanitation equipment and systems; procedures and regulations for the proper handling and storage of hazardous materials; technical operations standards and health codes for swimming pools; water chemistry related to swimming pool operations and pool water safety practices and precautions; general construction and maintenance materials; procedures, and equipment with particular reference to parks and golf courses; operation of various types of mowers, pesticide sprayers and related equipment; tools used in building construction and maintenance; safe work practices. plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry and painting; techniques for effective interpersonal communications, landscaping and turf management; maintenance and safe use of hand tools and other equipment used to perform duties. Skill/Ability to: maintain the pool chemistry and various systems to assure compliance with federal, state, and county pool and spa sanitation codes and regulations; operate all equipment, machinery, and tools related to job performance; read and interpret documents such as rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; read and write in English; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; read blue prints and schematics pertaining to aquatic equipment; pass a background investigation.

Each and every county position requires the following professional skills and abilities as key and necessary elements of performance:

• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance;
• Work well with others and participate fully in a team oriented environment;
• Interface with other employees and customers in a courteous and respectful manner;
• Maintain strict confidentiality;
• Project positive support of their department and all county organizations at all times; and,
• Maintain and enhance the County's commitment to customer service excellence