Swimming Pool Mechanic II (Austin Parks and Recreation)

Purpose:

The purpose of the Swimming Pool Mechanic II position is to provide leadership and guidance for the daily service, repair and preventative maintenance of PARD’s numerous swimming pools throughout the City of Austin.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Cleans and backwashes filters; maintains water treatment and pumping equipment and filters.

Tests and adjusts water chemistry to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation.

Drains pools and performs acid wash with aid of helpers annually or in case of an emergency; makes repairs on facilities such as tiles, line hoses, valves and benches and related surfaces surrounding the pools.

Maintains and interprets operational and re-circulation efficiency of various filters and filter media systems.

Inspects and assures appearance of the general pool area present no health or accident hazards to users.

Checks and interprets gauges, flow meters and monitoring equipment for operational efficiency.

Operates, calibrates, troubleshoots, maintains and repairs pumps, motors, pipes, chemical controllers, values, filters and mechanical operating systems. Maintains inventory for repairs and maintenance of swimming pools.

Paints pools deck signs, lifeguard stands and all other areas of the aquatic facilities.

Winterizes pumps, motors, restrooms and all areas with the aquatic facilities. Coordinates activities on the job sites.

Trains Seasonal Staff on water chemistry and sanitation to ensure protection of all piping and pumps from freezing during winter period.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

May lead, provide training, technical guidance or support, and assist in the evaluation of other personnel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment involved in the operation of community swimming pools

Knowledge of current codes and practices established by Health Codes and national aquatic certification agencies.

Knowledge of practices of operation and preventive maintenance for pumps, suction lines, drains, piping balance tanks, valves, skimmer basket, flow and control switches of each system.

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local Laws.

Skill in operating hand tools, powered tools and other related equipment

Ability to operate and maintain pools in accordance with prescribed standards.

Ability to work in confined spaces

Ability to operate breathing apparatus and respirators

Ability to perform normal pool cleaning services.

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to lead and train others

Ability to work cooperatively with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination equivalent to Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus four (4) years of maintenance experience in the operation and maintenance of swimming pools or related water treatment facilities.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Certified Pool Operator or must be able to obtain within 90 days from the date hire (certification must be nationally recognized).

Preferred Experience:

Experience painting swimming pool shells.

Experience pressure washing and acid washing pool shells.

Experience adjusting chemical feed systems for aquatic facilities.

Experience with pumps and motor maintenance for aquatic facilities.

Experience interpreting and complying with state code as it pertains to swimming pools/aquatic facilities.

Experience working with vendors and handling work orders relating to swimming pools/ aquatic facilities.

Experience with leading a team to meet deadlines while working with other departments

Experience with training new staff on mechanical equipment and operational procedures

Preferred Skills:

Intermediate or above level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.

Intermediate or above level of proficiency with iPad or similar mobile devices.

Other:

Ability to travel to more than one work location.