Aquatics Maintenance Coordinator

Responsibilities

Oversees the upkeep, maintenance, installation, and repair of equipment at the Avondale Aquatic Center, fountains, and splash pads to ensure optimal functionality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

• Servicing and repairing pumps, motors, chemical feeders, and related plumbing and electrical systems.
• Performing routine cleaning and safety inspections.
• Maintaining chemical and supply inventories.
• Occasional duties involve minor construction and repair work (e.g., electrical, plumbing, painting, concrete, welding).
• Pool deck and equipment setup for events.
• Furniture movement.

Essential Functions

• Performs daily testing and treatment of public pool water to maintain balanced pool water quality, proper chlorine, and pH balancing, and monitors total dissolved solids.
• Maintains chemical and supply inventories.
• Performs mechanical inspections and minor repairs in the following areas: electrical, plumbing, welding, and carpentry.
• Develops, recommends, and implements long and short-range planning regarding ongoing maintenance, improvement, and usage of the aquatic facility.
• Inspects and assesses aquatic and splash pad facilities to maintain quality and safety and implements appropriate methods to address facility needs.
• Prepares inventory of supplies, equipment, and chemicals needed.
• Captions and coordinates with City staff to order materials and supplies from contract vendors.
• Plans projects and provides technical expertise regarding assigned operations.
• Aids in setting up and storing the facility, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures proper supervision and setup at designated locations to ensure the safety of all staff and attendees. Includes weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Aids in planning the annual program budget.
• Forecasts expenses; authorizes payments; monitors expenditures; recommends adjustments; evaluates program performance; develops and implements procedures for improved efficiencies; seeks grant opportunities.
• Supervises, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes teamwork with all staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of swimming pools and associated equipment. One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred.
• A valid Arizona Driver's License at the time of hire.
• Required: Possession of Certified Pool Operator’s (CPO) license or Aquatics Facility Operator’s (AFO) certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification upon hire.
• Preferred: Bilingual skills in Spanish are highly desirable. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience (supervising, training, motivating, evaluating, and promoting teamwork).

Benefits

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!