Part-Time Certified Pool Operator

About the role

Penn State is searching for a full-time Swimming Pool Operator - Grade 6 to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to motors, valves, filters, and chemical systems of the swimming pools
• Conduct periodic tests to analyze chemical content of pool water and record results as required by state health laws
• Maintain proper acidity-alkalinity balance of water and determine amount of chemicals necessary to maintain proper balance
• Read and interpret gauges, pressure valves and sight glasses to make proper adjustments to systems and record data
• Take and record inventory of supplies of chemicals, towels, suits, keys, and various items of equipment
• Collect water samples and send to Chemical Laboratory for bacteriological analysis as required by State Department of Health
• Determine when filters need to be backwashed and perform backwashing operations; record information pertaining to backwash operations
• Maintain records of chemicals used each day, amount of water added to pools, bather load for each program daily, inventory of chemical supplied, towel and suit laundry inventories, and room and water temperature daily
• Accompany State Sanitary Inspectors during inspection and follow through with suggested changes in sanitary conditions
• Test and operate mechanical resuscitator and gas masks and maintain familiarity with first aid techniques, including artificial ventilation and circulation methods
• Direct the work of part-time employees working as life guards and general helpers and maintain schedule of work and record hours worked
• Ensure the security of the building at times during working hours
• Adjust heating and ventilating and shower systems as required
• Operate and maintain the air compressor to fill self-contained underwater breathing apparatus tanks in preparation for classes; ensure that pressure gauges pertaining to danger warnings are closely controlled during operation of compressor
• Be knowledgeable of the weekly schedule of classes and special events as scheduled by the Aquatic Director to implement needs of specific programs
• Responsible for the operation of the laundry washer and drying machine and the recording of the number of washings to determine suit durability
• Operate and direct the operation of cash registers and the auditing procedures of the daily accounts of admission money involved in the indoor and outdoor pool operations
• Operate and maintain the air compressor to fill self-contained underwater breathing apparatus tanks in preparation for classes; ensure that pressure gauges pertaining to danger warnings are closely controlled during operation of compressor
• Be knowledgeable of the weekly schedule of classes and special events as scheduled by the Aquatic Director to implement needs of specific programs
• Responsible for the setting up and dismantling of competitive swimming equipment for men’s and women’s dual and championship meets
• Drive University vehicle as required
• Responsible for the assignment of baskets and locker rooms, dispensing and accounting of equipment for the class activities of tennis, soccer and touch football

Requirements

• Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data
• Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification required; within 6 months of hire, Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification with Category 24 is required
• Over 1 up to and including 2 years of effective experience

Qualifications

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.

Certified Pool & Spa Operator (CPO) Certification required; within 6 months of hire, Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification with Category 24 is required.

Over 1 up to and including 2 years of effective experience.

Skills

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

This position is as-needed and does not include a recurring part-time schedule. Shifts are offered only when full-time Pool Operators are unavailable for their scheduled shifts or decline overtime. Full-time Pool Operator staff are always given the opportunity for overtime before shifts are offered to the part-time Pool Operator.

Contact Information

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Background checks/clearances are required as part of the employment process.

To operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties, a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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