Pool Cleaner

This is a seasonal position within the Parks & Recreation Department. Placement on the Seasonal Pay Scale and associated steps relate directly to position, qualifications, and experience with the City of Pocatello. Employment is contingent on passing a background check.

About the role

Perform manual, skilled, and unskilled labor in the cleaning, maintenance, and repair of grounds and facilities at and around City parks/facilities and on or adjacent to public rights-of-way. Perform general construction, maintenance, and repairs to a wide array of City buildings and infrastructure. This position requires applicants to be 15 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform general pool cleaning duties at the Ross Park Aquatics Complex as assigned, including:
  • Vacuuming pools
  • Scrubbing pool tiles
  • Hosing off decks
  • Cleaning slide tower
  • Checking skimmers
  • Patching and inflating tubes
  • Picking up trash
  • Performing other light maintenance duties
• Maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with elected and appointed officials, other City employees, organizations, and the general public
• Operate vehicles safely and maintain an acceptable driving record

Requirements

• 15 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Two to five years of experience may be required
• Specialized certifications, construction, and/or supervisory experience may be required
• Working knowledge of construction and landscape techniques
• Knowledge of general cleaning and janitorial methods
• Ability to utilize hand and power tools safely

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces
• Hand/finger dexterity to handle materials and manipulate tools
• Reach with hands and arms
• Operate job-related equipment and drive a vehicle
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform essential functions and interact with the public

Work Environment

• Inside conditions and outdoor weather conditions
• Wet and humid conditions
• Areas with dust, odors, mist, gases, or other airborne matter
• Exposure to mechanical hazards
• Works days, evenings, and weekends as required