Pool Technician Jobs

POSITION PURPOSE

Maintain the systems of the resort pools, Jacuzzis, and water features to ensure safe and efficient operation and high-water quality for all guests and owners.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBLITIES

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including cleaning and lubrications.
• Always maintain the cleanliness of work areas.
• All other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor.
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut off valves for equipment.
• Assure each days activities and problems that occur are communicated to your supervisor or manager.
• Maintain pool pump rooms clean and organized, sweeping and cleaning as necessary.
• Practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others.
• Use the lockout/tagout system before performing and maintenance work.
• Display the ability to train and mentor other technicians as necessary.
• Display solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
• Perform maintenance repairs on pool surfaces, fixtures, pumps, valves or plumbing replacement, electrical systems, pool lights, perform pool cleaning, remove scum, clean strainers, vacuuming, backwashing, perform daily water tests and adjust chemicals as needed.
• Perform other tasks related to the engineering department, including cross-training, as directed.
• Notify management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Recording accurate daily pool readings and rounds.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• Display strong general mechanical ability
• Visually inspect equipment for any maintenance issues.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks occasionally.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Environmental conditions are both, inside and outside, a job is considered both if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
• Noise and vibration are sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearing, and / or sufficient vibration (production of an oscillating movement or strain on the body or its extremities from repeated motion or shock) to cause bodily harm if endured day after day.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
• Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
• Any other duties as requested by direct and indirect supervisors.
• Complete safety training and certifications.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to have and maintain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and design plans of all trades.
• Work with a variety of situations.
• Must have excellent customer relations skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• React quickly in emergency situations and make decisions that may involve large expenditures or the safety of others.
• Self-driven and able to work independently.
• Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.

EDUCATION

• English fluency required.
• High school or equivalent education required.

EXPERIENCE

• 1-3 years of commercial pool experience required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.
• Certified pool operator license preferred or able to pass CPO certification within 180 days of hire.
• CPR certificate preferred.
• First aid training preferred.

GROOMING

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.