Location: Brenham,TX, USA
Summary
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the aquatic; operates vehicles and equipment; completes work orders and necessary reports.
Starting Pay Rate is: $16.61 per hour.
Must have Certified Pool Operator's (CPO) License (required within 90 days of hire or transfer)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Responsible for maintenance and repair of aquatic facilities, including planning and coordinating maintenance and repair projects, including general building structure and electric, plumbing, and HVAC systems
* Assists pool staff with maintenance issues in aquatic facilities, including inspection of facilities for both maintenance and janitorial needs, maintaining pool chemicals and conducting daily tests, and training pool supervisors with regard to minor maintenance and janitorial tasks;
* Assists with cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining Splashpad facility;
* Assists in the upkeep of carousel at Fireman's Park including sweeping, cleaning windows, and minor maintenance items;
* Performs standby duty as assigned;
* Recommends the appropriate supply of materials and equipment, including preparing purchase requests;
* Completes work orders and related reports;
* Provides recommendations for maintenance needs at the aquatic facility for the preparation of annual department budget;
* Reads and interprets blueprints and written instructions;
* Performs basic carpentry functions;
* Communicates with city employees about the condition of city facilities;
* Operates various types of vehicles and equipment;
* Performs the duties of lifeguard and/or head lifeguard, and assists with front desk daily operations if necessary;
* Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This is a non-supervisory position.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school graduation or its equivalent plus two or more years of experience in pool maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge Of
Methods, practices, and equipment used in operation of commercial swimming pools such as pumps, controllers, backwashing, chemicals, vacuuming, Texas Department of Health requirements, general knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry and engine repair work; safe operation of plumbing, electrical, mechanical and engine repair equipment.
Skill/Ability To
Establish and maintain effective working relationships; communicate effectively; operate trade specific equipment and assist others in properly operating equipment; apply safety standards to prevent hazards; estimate materials and labor costs for projects; read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and written instructions; and tolerate occasional adverse working conditions; operate computers
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Texas driver license Class C; Certified Pool Operator's (CPO) License (required within 90 days of hire or transfer). American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, and Lifeguard Instructor certification preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands to operate office equipment, including telephone and computer keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is required to engage in moderate to strenuous physical activity, work with tools and equipment, drive vehicles or equipment, perform repetitive motions, perform work involving the entire body, stand, and walk and balance on all types of surfaces. The employee is required to bend from the waist, crouch or squat, kneel, sit, crawl, climb, twist, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, such as materials and equipment, and must carry, push, and pull materials. The employee must be able to see clearly, with or without vision correction, in close situations, at a distance, and peripherally, and be able to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee may occasionally face difficult and stressful situations. The employee has frequent contact with other employees both within and outside of the assigned department; interactions may involve sensitive or difficult issues that require persuasion and negotiation. The work environment requires that the employee exercise caution at all times and adhere to safety standards to avoid the risk of personal injury. The employee is exposed to outdoor elements, loud noises, vibrations, and respiratory hazards such as dust, gases, chemicals, and bacteria. The employee is required to perform tedious, exacting work. The work environment may be noisy and distracting.
All offers of employment shall be made contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment background and other screenings, as determined by the City of Brenham. Depending on the requirements of the position, the following background and pre-employment screening(s) may be conducted:
* Criminal Background
* Driver's License History
* Drug Screening
* Physical
* Respirator Medical Evaluation
* Skills Testing for Required Skills/Job Duties
* Employment Verification
* Reference Checks
* Public Safety Background Investigation
* Verification of Education