Recreational Pool Technician

Position Summary

THIS POSTING IS FOR PART TIME FACILITIES WORKER POSITIONS ONLY
This is a temporary part-time position with a 32-Hour cap per week in accordance with City of Fort Lauderdale Policy and Standards Manual. This position is At-Will and is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement or the Personnel Rules.

About the Role

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts chemical tests for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperatures
• Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
• Maintains and cleans pool deck areas, brushes pool surface areas and cleans tiles, pool equipment and components such as skimmers, gutters, ladders and railings
• Affords assistance with pool equipment and operational set up/break down for recreational programs and/or special events
• Affords assistance with placement and removal of pool blankets
• Operates and cleans pool filtration equipment
• Operates gas powered pressure cleaner and various handheld power tools in conjunction with job assignments
• Water, weeds and maintains landscaped areas
• Sets up and takes down benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
• Performs minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of equipment
• Works staggered hours which may include evening hours
• Works weekends, nights and holidays
• Assigns and issues tools, maintains shop area and equipment

Requirements

• One (1) year paid experience in the maintenance or operation of a commercial aquatic facility
• A current Certified Pool Operator's Certification (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
• To obtain an American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification within six (6) months from date of employment
• If assigned to Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (FLAC), Must obtain basic SCUBA certification within six (6) months from date of employment

Preferences

• Experience in light pool repairs
• Ability to work early morning, nights, weekends or possible holidays
• Basic SCUBA certification

Work Environment

The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception. May work in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity

How to Apply & Supplemental Information

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position. The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law. For technical support with your application, contact GovernmentJobs.com from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday to Friday, at (855) 524-5627 or emailsupport@governmentjobs.com. This is a part time temporary non-benefited position.

Required Question

Please indicate that you have read and understand the above statement by typing your full name below.

Please type your full name: