Pool Maintenance Tech

McMinnville, OR

Part Time Job-Must be 18 years of age or older.

We are moving to hire immediately for this position.

Summary

This position is responsible for overall support of the Wings and Waves Waterpark Maintenance Department and ongoing daily operation of the Wings and Wave water park for the operating season. The Pool Tech must have knowledge of all aspects of mechanical work including pneumatics, hydraulics, repair, overhaul and preventive maintenance.

Essential Duties:

  • Diagnoses, repairs and maintains public swimming pools, water systems, filter systems, pumps, and attraction equipment.
  • Maintain the proper chemical balance for the pool.
  • Respond to swimming pool related work orders in a timely, friendly and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery or equipment.

Job Duties

  • Maintain the pool and all water features using proper chemicals and cleaners.
  • Maintain the pool pumps and filters.
  • Maintains the pH and Chlorine values for good water quality.
  • Maintain the pool area including cleaning of the deck and other maintenance tasks.
  • Transports and stores hazardous chemicals.
  • Regularly testing swimming pool water quality and pH balance.
  • Tests the chemical levels in public swimming pools and other water systems and adjusts as needed.
  • Maintains manual or automated records of all activities and prepares daily / weekly / monthly reports.
  • Operates and inspects tools and equipment and makes minor adjustments and repairs.
  • Cleaning and servicing swimming pool filtration units.
  • Servicing heating, circulation and de-humidifier systems.
  • Use swimming pool vacuum cleaners to clean the pool floor.
  • Use a telescopic pole with net to clean and remove any leaves or derbies.
  • Making sure equipment like pool slides are in good working order.
  • Logging and reporting equipment faults or water quality problems to Facilities Director.
  • Work with facilities Director on parts orders, stock or high use low cost parts
  • Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance. Position may require flexibility in hours and days worked and include some weekends or evenings.
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
  • Respectfully takes direction from manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibility

 Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. 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 duties.

 Education & Experience

High School diploma or GED. Minimum of three years of maintenance experience in a resort managing maintenance and water treatment operations. Have working knowledge of NEPA and other governing agencies. Must have a strong background in water chemistry, pumps, electrical and motors. Familiarity and experience with fiberglass preferred but not required. Must have strong communications, organizational and problem-solving skills as well as ability to prioritize and respond to multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. Ability to read, write and understand the English language.  Reading/understanding printed instructions for chemical use and safe operation of equipment is critical.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations

Must have valid driver’s license. Certified Pool Operator License is required or have the ability to obtain one within first six months of employment.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

 Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 Computer Skills

Has advanced basic computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, create presentations, download forms, and preserve/backup important data.

 Reasoning Ability 

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

 Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to multiple floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

We aim to find the best candidate for the job - we are open to candidates from all backgrounds. If being a part of a team and collaborating with others excites you, this is the right place for you. Even if you do not believe you meet the requirements, go ahead and apply - we have other positions that may fit your skills. 

Wings and Waves is an equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity and inclusion and offers a learning and team-focused environment.