Certified Pool Operator *

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Tests and adjusts water chemistry to meet State/County code standards and sanitation regulations, and equipment manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintains and sanitizes pool decks, showers and other equipment/furniture in the wet area.
• Practices preventive maintenance for (but not limited to) pumps, suction lines, drains, hair and lint strainers, flow and control switches, flow meters, and gauges per American Family Fitness standards.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies and assures that sufficient supplies, materials and equipment are available for safe and efficient operation of pool systems.
• Reports all repairs and maintenance needed to any and all equipment pertaining to the pools' equipment and/or wet area.
• Maintains current knowledge of developments of pool equipment, facility renovation and maintenance techniques.
• Adheres to the maintenance, testing and cleaning schedule provided by the Aquatic Manager.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the Aquatic Manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• A High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in English is preferred.
• One (1) year of related experience required.
• Must successfully complete and receive a CPO and/or AFO certification within 6 months of employment at American Family Fitness.
• Must hold and maintain CPR and AED Certifications.
• Knowledge of water chemistry, water testing, filtration, and mechanical operations is required.
• Available to work after hours and weekends, as required and maintain availability 24 hours a day to handle any problems that might arise.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit, swim, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands to gesture, finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Moderate bending and stooping is required.
• The employee is required to use the telephone.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.