Water Safety/Pool Technician (Program Specialist IV)

Position

The Pool Technician is an hourly employee of the Recreation & Community Servies Department. The Pool Technician's primary responsibility is supporting the maintenance of The Wave Waterpark and the safe operation of all rides. This responsibility includes water testing, writing reports, pool cleaning, general facility cleaning, public assistance and public education. The Pool Technician is expected to work evenings, weekends and holidays on a regular basis. This position reports directly to the Waterpark Manager onsite at The Wave Waterpark.

Examples of Essential Functions

(This a general description of duties and is not all-inclusive)

• Provide outstanding customer service while performing assigned duties, including interpreting and conveying information throughout the Waterpark

• Perform a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance, cleaning and servicing of water at The Wave Waterpark

• Complete a variety or records and reports, including inspection reports

• Conduct pool inspections to ensure the pool environment is safe for general use

• Treat water with chemicals to maintain safe and healthy water quality and monitor chemical usage

• Performing water tests for chlorine, Ph, calcium hardness and total alkalinity

• Receive chemical deliveries

• Recognize hazardous conditions, make emergency notification and contain area until help arrives

• Pool cleaning

• Facility cleaning to ensure the deck is free of debris, clearing garbage and doing bathroom checks

• Maintain facility and make repairs as needed

• Comply with standards of City designated safety agencies

• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in performing all aspects of assigned responsibilities

• Attend training and staff meetings as assigned

• Assist other City departments in the event of major emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must have a valid California driver's license

• Must have an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification, or receive certification within 30 days of being hired.

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must be able to establish and maintain productive relationships and a positive attitude with and toward others

• Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

• Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to multitask and complete tasks in a timely manner

• Must be willing and available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required

• Willingness to comply with suspected child abuse reporting (11166.5 PC)

• Must be able to pass background investigation including fingerprinting and drug tests

• Must submit verification of legal right to work in the United States as a condition of employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• All candidates must meet the following physical requirements:

• Ability to walk up and down stairs

• Ability to lift and maneuver at least 50 pounds

• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, push, and pull

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment with wet conditions and extreme heat

• Ability to work in direct sunlight

• Vision requirements: 20/20 corrected

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in pool systems maintenance.

• Experience in handling pool emergencies

Other Information

SELECTION PROCESS

Qualified application will be evaluated on the basis of related experience and quality of presentation.

The most highly qualified applicants will be invited to an oral interview. Applicant evaluations may include a written and physical test.