Aquatics Maintenance Technician

Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $51,264.70-$54,720.75, which represents the hiring range for new employees based on factors such as education, experience, certifications, and licenses. The full salary range extends up to $67,680.93, providing opportunities for salary growth as employees gain experience, develop skills, and demonstrate strong performance over time.

Position Summary: Oversees the mechanical operations of swimming pools and aquatic features including the scheduling and performing of care, maintenance and repair of the aquatic pump room, equipment, features, water quality and operations at Thrive’s indoor aquatic area, Old Town Aquatic Park, and Sun Valley Aquatic Center. 

Distinguishing Characteristics: Positions at this level perform the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey and/or Senior level. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning assigned job tasks within the scope of established policies, procedures, and pertinent regulations. May receive technical and/or functional supervision from higher levels.

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Maintains mechanical systems of all aquatic facilities. These duties may include daily mechanical operation checks at all facilities, daily water quality checks at all facilities, cleaning of strainer baskets as needed, servicing of pumps/motors, making adjustments in chemical controls to maintain water quality, servicing of chemical dosing pumps/injection system, and servicing of regenerative media filters and high-rate sand filters.
• Maintains pool area equipment. This may include repairs and servicing of play features, slides, pool lights, aquatic grates, main drains, plaster, tile concrete, ADA equipment, etc.
• Provides technical guidance for supplies, parts and equipment and services requested of contractors for major repairs.
• Develops, reviews, and implements a schedule of routine and preventative maintenance of pool fixtures, tiles, plaster, water slides, play structures and all other components.
• Ensures that work orders are completed in a timely manner and maintains records and reports as required.
• Resolves maintenance and repair issues in a timely and cost-effective manner, according to industry standards, relevant manufacturer’s specifications and in a safe manner.
• Responsible for updating Facility Maintenance Manual, Chemical Records and SDS.
• Schedules chemical deliveries.
• Provides budgeting assistance to supervisor on renovation projects, equipment upgrades, chemical cost, and any other items that arise.
• Manages service, maintenance and chemical contracts.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in commercial or municipal pool maintenance.
Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: CPR/AED certification must be obtained within six months of hire date. Must obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification within six months of hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background, pre-employment drug test, pre-placement medical examination and job placement assessment (JPA). Must possess a valid State of Texas Driver’s License Class “C” and good driving record as defined by City policy. 

• An applicant who does not possess a Texas Driver's License or proper class, will be allowed ten (10) working days after a job offer is made to obtain proper licensing.

Other Requirements: Must work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Ability to climb 18-foot ladder while painting or changing lights in facility; apply sound safety precautions to prevent exposure to hazardous chemicals or fumes; push, pull, lift, drag or carry up to 50 pounds of supplies or equipment; stand, kneel or sit for extended periods of time in extreme temperatures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Federal, state and local regulations governing commercial aquatic facilities; knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry and landscaping; planning and following a maintenance schedule and keeping up with records.

Skilled In: Maintaining accurate records and statistics; cope with large crowds and noise levels; performing skilled work accurately and thoroughly; following instructions, safety practices and standard operating procedures while performing assigned task; strong customer service focus and respond professionally to request and inquiries from guests, members and staff; punctual and attend work regularly working a flexible schedule; communicate clearly and concisely with facility staff, members, and vendors; working effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type; computer including Microsoft Office, Open Office or similar word processing programs, e-mail and the internet.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to climb and descend stairs, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking, hiking, and/or climbing in and through operational areas to identify situations, problems, or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to operate the above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Employees work primarily in the field and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road and/or land hazards, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

6am until 2:30pm, Wednesday through Sunday.