Technician Water Quality Maint

Description

Job Overview
The Technician Water Quality Maintenance will operate and maintain water systems and other alternatives such as water softener and pool systems.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Technical

• Primarily responsible for the safe operation of water softeners in district owned and operated facilities
• Deliver salt to water softener as needed
• Test water hardness at all water softener locations
• Respond to emergency calls relating to malfunctioning equipment and water conditions
• Operate power equipment according to MFG and safety guidelines
• Assist Cooling Tower Technicians as needed
• Assist Natatorium Manager in the maintenance of natatorium water quality equipment

Safety and Inspection

• Examine water quality at district owned facilities on a regular basis for purpose of preventative maintenance and safety
• Report any situation that may prove to be a safety hazard to anyone in a building or on campus grounds
• Report any conditions which could cause illness or injuries

Administrative

• Order materials and make recommendations of supplies and equipment for purchase
• Keep track concerning total of time, materials and labor on each work order and job assignment
• Complete work orders in a timely manner
• Keep records and prepares reports of work accomplished and cost of materials and labor

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate's degree preferred
• Valid Texas Drivers License
• Minimum of 3 years
• Ability to communicate with district employees about water conditions and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Ability to handle work emergencies at various locations throughout the District
• Proven knowledge of water softener repair and operation as well as the use of all tools common to various trades
• Ability to understand and applies all written and oral safety instructions, blueprints, etc.
• Ability to plan and layout work projects, and to estimate time and materials needed
• Ability to make repairs in all electronic equipment assigned to water quality technician
• Computer literate
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Additional Information

• Work is performed both inside and outside school district building and facilities, and often requires working unusual hours and may be designated for 24 hour on-call. Employee is exposed to a wide range of climatic conditions, dust, flammable or toxic chemicals, and loud noise. Employee is also exposed to potential electrical shock and other physical hazards when working on electronic components and systems, operating tools and equipment and working in high places or cramped spaces. Work requires vision necessary to determine color differences. Employee is required to wear and use safety clothing and equipment and to comply with safety policies and procedures. Must be able to handle stressful situations as necessary. Must adhere to all guidelines set forth on Material Safety Data Sheets when handling chemicals. Ability to lift 50 pounds routinely.

Primary Location

: TEXAS-STAFFORD

Work Locations

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Job

: Staff

Organization

: DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar: 260JUL

School Year:2026-2027

Salary Grade: 606

Unposting Date

: Oct 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM