Pool Mechanic- Bill Witt

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment or selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay

This position is a nonexempt position at pay grade 108.

Attendance

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm; must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States

Overview

The Pool Mechanic ensures proper function and performs maintenance on, repair of, or replacement of all major and minor systems associated with operation of pools, splash pads and pool features; and the facilities housing them within parameter of certification and training. The major objective of this position is to keep pools and splash pad in an operational condition, avoiding closures due to unsafe or unsanitary conditions, or faulty equipment or systems.

Responsibilities

• Checks chemical levels at pools, fills and make adjustment to automatic or manual chemical feeding systems, services filtration systems, monitors and adjusts flow rates and picks up and drops off facility supplies.

• Ensures pool and splash pad plumbing system is in good working order and works to fix what can be done in house.

• Responsible for the preventative maintenance of all splash pads.

• Responsible for facility walk throughs to ensure pool deck, bath houses, restrooms, and offices are in clean and safe working condition.

• Communicates with program manager on status of current repairs or projects.

• Recommends options for system repairs or upgrades, reports potential problems or equipment that might need replacement for planning purposes.

• Assists pool staff in proper operation of equipment and troubleshooting of facility issues.

• Makes minor purchases that assist with keeping up with the day-to day operation of the aquatic facilities.

• Works on site with outside pool/splash pad repair service technicians to ensure that major repairs and overhauls are being done properly.

• Works with service techs on schedule of work, services provided, products required, and other facility related issues.

• Drains pools for major service or repainting, places orders for equipment and pool chemicals and coordinates with vendors and representatives on scheduled services and repairs.

• Assist facility managers with training lifeguard staff on how to check chemical levels, diagnose minor problems and standard sanitation issues at facilities, and how to operate pool vacuums.

• Also attend annually to ensure that the most up to date maintenance practice are being utilized at the facilities.

• May be asked to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma/GED
• Certified Pool and Spa Operator Certificate (must be able to obtain within 6 months)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferably in pool chemistry, pool maintenance, and pumps.
• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System

• TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.

• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.

• Vacation

• 88+ hours per year

• Personal leave

• 40 hours per year

• Sick leave

• 96 hours per year

• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan

• Ten (10) Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic & City Employee Fitness Center

• Learning & Development Academy

• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Employee Recognition Programs

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.