Pool Maintenance Worker at Maintenance & Operations

BASIC FUNCTION

Operate and maintain District swimming pools and adjacent areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Representative Duties

• Operate and maintain District swimming pools and related equipment in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Brush and vacuum pools; clean filters, tile and pool decks; remove obstructions from filter and deck traps.
• Conduct regular chemical tests of water, apply chemicals and maintain proper chemical balance and chemical supply inventory; maintain filters, back wash and pump house.
• Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repairs as needed on filters, pumps, heaters and other mechanical equipment related to swimming pool operation.
• Assist with aquatic sports activities; set-up blocks and move bulkheads as needed.
• Perform other general maintenance as assigned; clean and sweep walkways and decks.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of District swimming pools.
• Proper use of pool maintenance chemicals.
• Tools and basic practices of routine building maintenance work.
• Safety rules and their application as related to pool operation and maintenance methods, practices and equipment, including public health requirements.
• Ability to operate and maintain pools and related equipment in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Read and understand chemical labels and instructions.
• Maintain schedules required for proper pool maintenance.
• Operate maintenance equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education and Experience

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent and responsible experience in general maintenance including some experience in the operation and maintenance of large commercial swimming pools.

Licenses and Other Requirements

• Valid California driver’s license.
• Certified pool operator’s certificate.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors.
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Demands

• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
• Carrying, pushing or pulling pool equipment and supplies.
• Lifting and moving heavy objects.

Hazards

• Hazardous chemicals.
• Working around and with moving machinery.

Requirements / Qualifications

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Operate and maintain District swimming pools and adjacent areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods, materials and equipment involved in the maintenance and operation of District swimming pools.
• Proper use of pool maintenance chemicals.
• Tools and basic practices of routine building maintenance work.
• Safety rules and their application as related to pool operation and maintenance methods, practices and equipment, including public health requirements.
• Ability to operate and maintain pools and related equipment in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Read and understand chemical labels and instructions.
• Maintain schedules required for proper pool maintenance.
• Operate maintenance equipment.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Special Requirements / Certificates

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license and certified pool operator’s certificate.
• The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• A pre-employment drug screening will also be administered.
• If selected for the position, out of district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted.
• A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Comments and Other Information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation.
Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace.
Interested candidates may submit their completed application package (including all required documents) electronically through EdJoin
*** Candidates selected for interview will be notified by phone. Applicants not chosen for an interview will be notified by e-mail. ***