Aquatics Maintenance Trainee (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

About the Role

Under general supervision, the Aquatic Maintenance Trainee assists with the maintenance and repair of aquatic facilities such as swimming pools, waterparks, aquatic centers, spraygrounds, and public interactive water features to ensure safe operation in accordance with state and local health standards in the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Responsibilities

• Assists aquatic technicians and other skilled trades staff in the repair and maintenance of pumps, motors, chemical controllers, pool surfaces, waterslides, play structures, and other pool equipment.
• Cleans and maintains aquatic facilities by performing functions such as vacuuming, skimming leaves, cleaning skimmer baskets, hosing decks, waxing slides, and backwashing filters.
• Performs water chemistry tests associated with maintaining proper water clarity and chemical balance.
• Completes Inspection Checklists, Inventories, and Other Required Documents.
• Makes minor repairs to facilities and equipment as needed.
• Contributes to the team by accomplishing related tasks to get results and meet department goals.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months experience in general aquatic facility maintenance or other trade field.
• Must have a Texas Class C driver’s license.

Skills

• Knowledge of general mechanical principles necessary to perform a variety of routine trades-related duties.
• Ability to learn to use hand/power tools and other equipment specific to pool maintenance trade.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees, and the general public.

Pay

Salary Range: $21.67 - $23.60. The salary listed is the starting salary range; the amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.