Aquatics Maintenance Manager

About the Role

The Aquatics Maintenance Manager functions as the operating engineer for multiple pool facilities, HVAC and aquatics systems, and day‑to‑day pool maintenance and operations. The position supervises janitorial and maintenance staff, troubleshoots problems, ensures safety and water quality, manages projects, and provides emergency services. This is a working operating engineer/maintenance role.

Responsibilities

• Perform pool, equipment, systems, and facility maintenance troubleshooting, testing, and repair or replacement functions.
• Serve as liaison with District staff, contractors, regulatory, safety, inspection, and health‑services agencies.
• Research, purchase, order, receive, store, and expedite pool and aquatics facility parts and equipment in cooperation with recreation supervisory personnel.
• Monitor pool and facility projects, equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assist with accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance.
• Operate pool and aquatics facility equipment and provide emergency services; act as first responder when needed.
• Assist the Assistant Park Director in preparing and monitoring pool budgets and project planning.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance personnel who clean and maintain the Aquatic Center facility.
• Plan and schedule, with recreation supervisory personnel, pool, equipment, system functions, overall aquatics operations, maintenance, safety, and related items.
• Coordinate aquatics department maintenance functions with aquatics management, park services division management, pool customers, visitors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure the facility meets all county, state, and federal codes and laws.
• Attend meetings, training, or workshops as assigned.
• Apply knowledge of personnel and operations policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three years of related electrical, mechanical, equipment, and operating‑engineer experience with skills in safety, planning, and project management.
• Associate’s degree and/or maintenance‑related training, or equivalent experience supplemented with continuing education.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or equivalent certification.
• Ability to be on‑site within 60 minutes for emergencies and respond to after‑hours calls.
• Cleared to use a respirator with proof of completed respirator medical evaluation and fit test.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license or ability to obtain one within two months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Plan, lead, and troubleshoot pool maintenance, operations, regulatory compliance, and safety for a large aquatic facility.
• Thorough knowledge of aquatic systems, equipment maintenance, control systems, project planning, and facility administration.
• Perform maintenance and operations duties, including equipment operation, clean‑ups, meet/event preparations, and building‑trade functions.
• Effectively lead, communicate, and articulate department activities.
• Forward‑thinking problem identification and solution development; resolve complex issues and gain cooperation among groups.
• Lead teams toward common goals and work cooperatively with employees, event hosts, participants, and the public.
• Accept direction for professional, departmental, and divisional improvement.
• Implement trends and best practices in aquatics equipment operations, public health, and water‑quality standards.
• Collaborate within a growing district and participate in joint activities.
• Interpret and analyze programs, regulatory, and technical information.
• Supervise diverse skilled and technical staff in a manner that promotes performance, morale, and district effectiveness.
• Prepare and present clear pool‑operations plans and reports using applicable software.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This non‑smoking position involves work in indoor and outdoor recreational aquatic facilities, shops, and offices. Hours may include evenings and weekends. The role requires sustained, strenuous physical effort, including lifting items up to 60 lb, stacking, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, climbing, and standing for extended periods. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, grab, pull, push, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, and jump; work at heights and in dark conditions; and operate in varying weather (heat, humidity, sun, rain, cold, wind) and uneven terrain. Exposure to noise, wet surfaces, and hazardous materials (e.g., chemicals) is expected; appropriate training, PPE, and annual respirator medical evaluation and fit test are provided.

Schedule

Hours may include evenings and weekends. The manager must be able to respond to emergencies on‑call, arriving on site within 60 minutes.