Pool Technician Grade 7 Jobs

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by three years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain the following certification: Pool Operator.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
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Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to oversee operations and maintenance of swimming pools at Fulton County Senior Multipurpose facilities.
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Monitors the activities of the Lifeguards assigned to the multipurpose facilities; ensures pool operating guidelines are being followed and lifeguards are complying with the Operation Handbook. Ensures compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures adherence to established safety procedures
Conducts regular inspections of the pools at Fulton County Senior Multipurpose facilities; diagnoses problems with equipment and maintains sanitation of pool facilities by testing pool water; inspects all pool system equipment; and runs routine diagnostic tests on all pool system equipment, as available.
Performs basic equipment maintenance; responds to issues reported by staff; and determines which repairs/maintenance can be completed in house or by contractor.
Determines and coordinates contractor services to perform repairs; reviews the contractor's recommendations for repairs and determine if needed; coordinates/schedules repairs with contractor and facility staff; and communicates any need for downtime to all appropriate parties.
Determines and coordinates repairs for non-pool related systems within the pool area; cleans pool deck, resurfacing, and wall resurfacing.
Inspects and approves repairs: inspects repairs for quality and completeness and signs off on invoices after repairs are completed.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including receipts, records of repairs, and chemical testing logs; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, records, and other documentation, including chemical testing logs, flyers, and incident reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates or uses various equipment and supplies in order to complete work assignments: maintains swimming pool systems, chemical testing kit, and other equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.

Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to start, stop, operate and monitor the functioning of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability or sexual orientation.