Aquatics Maintenance Worker II

Salary: $51,491.65 - $72,855.12 Annually
Location : PO Box 1466, Mesa, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 17290
Department: (H420)Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Opening Date: 05/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description/Duties
First review of applications will be Tuesday, May 25, 2026, then weekly thereafter until position is filled.

An Aquatics Maintenance Worker II performs a variety of semiskilled and skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's aquatics facilities and related equipment. Duties involve repairing large and small pumps, motors, and chemical feeders; and performing routine service, maintenance, and repair work on plumbing and electrical components related to aquatics facilities. Work also involves trades construction work (example: electrical, plumbing, painting, concrete, welding, etc.) related to the maintenance and repair of aquatics facilities. This class performs related duties as required.
Some work is strenuous, and the employee must be physically fit for bending, stooping, stretching, lifting, and carrying heavy equipment and materials. The employee may be assigned to a seasonal shift which includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and is subject to week-long 24-hour stand-by shifts on a year-round rotation. Some work is performed under the hazardous conditions of toxic chemicals. Incumbents in this class are required to use a respirator when welding, painting, and working with pool chemicals. Work is supervised by an Aquatics Maintenance Leader, who reviews work through conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is distinguished from the Aquatics Maintenance Worker I's by the skilled mechanical repair work performed by the Aquatics Maintenance Worker II's. Employees may progress to this class from an Aquatics Maintenance Worker I by a non-competitive promotion upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements. This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (2-4 years) experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of large commercial or public swimming pools and associated equipment.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Arizona Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for Hazardous Materials (HM) OR a Class D Arizona Driver's License, meet the age requirement for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME), complete the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) HME Security Threat assessment process, and obtain a US DOT Medical Certification to operate a commercial motor vehicle by hire or promotion date. Incumbents obtaining a Class C CDL for the first time or with a Class A or B Commercial Learner's Permit must successfully complete the City's Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) program, including HME training; pass the State administered HME knowledge test; pass the road and skills test administered by a City Must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) respiratory protection equipment. Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification. Must obtain Scuba Certification and Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification within one year of hire or promotion. Must attend Confined Space training through the City of Mesa within one year of hire or promotion date. Must maintain certification and license requirements while assigned to this classification.
Substance Abuse Testing: This class is subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR, Part 382.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience taking water samples to test free chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, and calcium using various chemical solutions and test kits. Experience working with irrigation systems. University of Arizona Smartscape or other landscape management certification. Arizona Department of Agriculture Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator certification.

Link to Job Description
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01


Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You must include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.

• Yes
• No

02


How many years of experience do you have in the operation, maintenance, and repair of large commercial or public swimming pools and associated equipment?

• None
• Some but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

03


Please describe your experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of large commercial or public swimming pools and associated equipment below; including employment dates and names of employer(s). You must detail this experience on your application to receive credit. If none, type N/A.
04


Do you currently possess a valid Arizona Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for Hazardous Materials (HM) OR a Class A or B Commercial Learner's Permit?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you meet the age requirement for a Hazardous Materials Endorsement (HME), and are you able to complete the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) HME Security Threat assessment process by hire or promotion date? (Please refer to the link in the job description for more information.)

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification and/or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a current Scuba Certification?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have experience in the installation or repair of electronically controlled water features?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have experience installing and repairing chemical feed systems?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have experience installing and troubleshooting programmable logic controllers?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have experience taking water samples to test free chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, and calcium using various chemical solutions and test kits?

• Yes
• No

13


Do you have experience in commercial irrigation systems?

• Yes
• No

14


Do you have a Smartscape or Landscape Certification?

• Yes
• No

15


Do you have an Arizona Department of Agriculture Pesticide/Herbicide Applicator Certification?

• Yes
• No

Required Question