Aquatics Maintenance Technician (Park and Recreation [PKR] Dept., Non-Civil Service)

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• Subject to various working conditions associated with pool maintenance including working outdoors in various temperature extremes and inclement weather.

• Subject to working in wet conditions with varied water temperatures.
• Risk of exposure to pool chemicals such as chlorine and muriatic acid as well as the risk of injury while maintaining and repairing pool motors, pumps, filters and chemical feeding equipment.
• Requires the performance of physical activities such as lifting and carrying supplies and equipment and the physical exertion required to perform equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, dragging, and pushing.
• May require working weekends and/or evenings and holidays depending on the season.
• May be on call 24 hours a day.

*Minimum Qualification Notation: All qualifying information outlined in the minimum qualifications section: including education, experiences, and licenses/certifications MUST be included in the respective sections of the application (not simply the attachments-for example: resumes or cover letters) to be considered for this position.

High School Diploma, GED

Two (2) years experience in the maintenance and repair of aquatic facilities.

Must have a Texas Class C driver’s license.

Certified Pool Operator Certification or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification.

1 Knowledge and understanding of state and local codes and health standards related to aquatic facilities such as swimming pools, waterparks, aquatic centers, spraygrounds, and public interactive water features.

2 Knowledge of various trades such as plumbing, electrical, concrete work, and painting.

3 Knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment involved in the operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities.

4 Knowledge of and ability to maintain pool filtration systems.

5 Knowledge of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials such as chlorine and muriatic acid.

6 Knowledge of water chemistry and chemical control systems.

7 Ability to program, calibrate, and maintain automated chemical control systems.

8 Ability to use light equipment such as vacuum pumps, power tools, and hand tools.

9 Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on pool heating systems.

10 Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.