Aquatics Technician II

See notes below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

About the Role

Aquatics Technician II positions inspect, maintain, and perform complex repairs of aquatic equipment and facilities including motors and pumps at various Citywide fountains, water features, and swimming pools. Responsibilities include:

• Designing, renovating, and constructing aquatic facility systems including circulation, filtration, and plumbing systems
• Repairing, inspecting, and testing chemical control and feed systems
• Installing and maintaining bulk chemical storage tanks
• Using power tools for fabrication of custom fittings
• Testing and maintaining water quality as required by health codes and safety standards
• Keeping logs, maintaining records, and generating reports
• Maintaining inventory of equipment and determining maintenance schedules for equipment
• Working in confined spaces such as equipment vaults, surge tanks, and sump pits while wearing full face respirators, splash guard suits, and boots
• Lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds and utilizing hoisting equipment

Employees may be required to work nights, unusual shifts, overtime, and on standby (Emergency Call Out) for which they may receive additional pay. Standby may be required.

At the time of hire, employees must pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.

Requirements

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

• Experience: Two years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, filters, piping systems, and chemical systems at large commercial aquatic facilities. Qualifying experience MUST include one year of full-time experience in the repair, renovation, and/or modification of pumping, circulation, and filtration systems.
• Certificates: A valid Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator certification (AFO) is required at the time of hire.

City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

Pay

Employees in job classifications represented by AFSCME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29

In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following equity adjustment wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Aquatics Technician II:

• 5% effective 1/1/29

Benefits

Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).