Swimming Pool Maintenance Worker

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision from the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, maintains the swimming pool and surrounding areas in a clean and orderly condition; maintains swimming pool supplies and equipment; operates a variety of maintenance and repair tools and equipment; and maintains current records of maintenance and repair work performed for the swimming pool.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Brush and vacuum pool; clean and backwash filters and lines; clean tile and wash down pool decks and walkways; drain and acid wash pool.

Conduct chemical tests of water and apply chemicals as needed; clean and refill chlorine bins; make chemical adjustments to obtain proper chemical readings.

Perform minor repairs to the swimming pool and equipment, including underwater repairs and servicing; may assist maintenance staff in performing major repairs to equipment.

Maintain pool maintenance records and cleaning schedules; maintain inventory and requisition supplies and equipment related to pool operations; properly dispose of hazardous chemicals.

Maintain communication with appropriate staff, coaches, and outside pool users to determine and properly schedule routine swimming pool maintenance and repair activities.

Secure pool property and equipment; assist in vandalism prevention and reporting.

Chemically treat and maintain the college fountain.

Ensure a safe work environment is maintained; visually inspect and manually test all emergency eyewash and shower units on campus.

Operate a variety of equipment and hand and small power tools; ensure all equipment is operated in a safe and efficient manner.

Assist other maintenance staff in performing assigned duties as necessary.

Perform related duties as required.