Aquatics Maintenance Technician

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE! 

Grow your career by joining the Parks, Recreation & Libraries team 

in the role of Aquatics Maintenance Technician

The City of Roseville, Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department is looking for a dedicated Aquatics Technician to be part of a high performing team that ensures the safety, functionality, and excellent user experiences at our three aquatics facilities and two splash pads.  You will collaborate with a team of maintenance professionals to conduct routine inspections, perform repairs, and implement preventative maintenance programs to ensure the facilities and pump rooms operate smoothly.  We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and customer focused individuals to join our team. You will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal oversight and, lead and provide guidance to staff.  You will handle matters with integrity and embrace our mission to enhance the lives and community by providing exceptional experiences.

What the City of Roseville Offers:

• $29 - $42 Hourly (dependent on experience)

• Up to $2,265 per month in health and welfare benefits

• Competitive vacation and sick leave programs

• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays - Plus 45 hours of additional personal leave time

• Opportunities to train and promote

• CalPERS

• A top-notch team and more!

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve.  Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of technical maintenance and repair duties related to City aquatic features, pools and related equipment; to plan, coordinate and oversee work performed by contractors and City staff; and to ensure compliance with health requirements and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from a Recreation & Library Supervisor or Parks Supervisor.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned field staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES - Duties include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Perform duties related to the preventive maintenance and repair of aquatic fixtures and equipment and water features, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines, policies and regulations.

• Test water for chlorine, pH, total alkalinity, hardness, total dissolved solids and cyanuric acid; apply chemicals to ensure safe and healthy water quality consistent with requirements and regulations; maintain required logs.

• Identify and troubleshoot problem areas with aquatic equipment including chemical metering equipment, auto-fill system, valves, floating weirs, skimmers and related equipment; make repairs when necessary.

• Maintain, repair and replace pool equipment such as diving boards, pool ladders, fences, gates, guardrails and lifeguard stands.

• Inspect aquatic equipment for leaks, broken or failing equipment, and mechanical repairs.

• Ensure safety equipment is properly inspected, tested, and logged; maintain and replace defective items.

• Determine proper operating conditions, installation, repair and maintenance procedures for pool piping systems and individual parts used in swimming pool and aquatic features.

• Maintain, repair and replace chemical controllers to include calibration and standardization.

• Research and recommend purchase of new equipment.

• Oversee the work of outside contractors to ensure City standards are met.

• Train assigned staff in safety and proper methods of maintaining aquatic facilities.

• Install and repair pool lights.

• Order and stock essential parts and equipment needed to maintain aquatic facilities and aquatic features.

• Receive and respond to questions and complaints from customers.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, methods, tools, materials and techniques required to maintain and repair equipment associated with the operation of a municipal aquatic facility.

• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.

• Techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.

• Methods and materials used in installation, maintenance and repair of aquatic equipment.

• Rules, regulations, policies and operating procedures for the City.

• Safe work practices.

Ability to:

• Interpret blueprints, plans, schematic drawings, and manuals to determine proper operating conditions of aquatic equipment.

• Maintain, operate and repair a variety of aquatic equipment including chemical and filter systems.

• On a continuous basis, know and understand aquatic facilities maintenance and repair activities and observe safety rules; intermittently, analyze problem equipment; identify safety hazards; locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember how to operate equipment; and explain jobs to others.

• Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing reports; swim, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist when performing aquatic facilities maintenance duties; perform simple and power grasping; pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or more.

• Understand occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.

• Safely use and handle hazardous chemicals.

• Prepare and develop cost estimates related to work orders and various projects.

• Work on-call on evenings, weekends, or holidays; work in a variety of weather conditions.

• Keep records and prepare reports; use a personal computer to enter and retrieve data, track work order status, and communicate electronically.

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training

Experience

Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating and maintaining equipment associated with a municipal aquatic facility.

AND

Training

Equivalent to completion of twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.

License or Certificate

Possession of California Class C driver's license by date of appointment.

Possession of a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certificate or an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate.

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.

• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.

• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.

• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above.  Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process. 

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS.  MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.