What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Maintenance Worker position at Garden Grove Unified School District?
ABOUT THE JOB: Persons in these positions work Monday-Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., as part of the school's custodial team and are assigned custodial duties along with the pool responsibilities. Under general supervision, performs services necessary to maintain swimming pools in a condition required for approved school activities and in accordance with health department standards; works as a member of the custodial staff to maintain assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and secure manner and performs related work as required. JOB DUTIES: Performs regular custodial duties in order to maintain assigned areas in a clean, orderly, and secure manner; brushes and scrubs pool tiles and vacuums swimming pool according to established procedures; operates a variety of equipment including water chemistry test kits, pool vacuum, testing and calibration equipment; applies a variety of chemicals, including chlorine products, algaecides, acids and bases, as needed to address changing water conditions; monitors and maintains electronic chemical testing and control equipment along with monitoring and adjusting chemical levels to maintain healthy water conditions; inspects, adjusts and performs preventive maintenance to pool machinery and equipment including pumps, filtration equipment and controls, and chemical pumps; performs a variety of cleaning duties including sweeping and hosing decks, emptying trash, cleaning drains and gutters and assuring security of the pool facility; inspects pool facilities for proper and safe conditions and operation including gates, fencing, diving boards, ladders, towers, lights and safety equipment; monitors automated backwashing procedures and perform manual backwashes when needed; checks and maintains pool temperature and pressure gauges; determines the need for related supplies, chemicals, and parts; stores supplies and maintains proper inventory and related records; maintains operational log of daily maintenance inspections; loads and unloads truck, transports, lifts, and carries pool equipment and supplies. Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: High school graduation or equivalent. One year of pool maintenance experience equivalent to full-time work is required. Proof of certification in commercial pool maintenance may substitute for six months of the required pool experience. Some custodial experience is desirable. Part-time work experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING…. Knowledge of: Health department requirements, safety regulations, and codes for commercial swimming pools; pH control and temperature control for commercial type swimming pools; tools and equipment used in maintaining commercial type swimming pools; chemicals used in commercial type swimming pools; proper handling and storage of chemicals used in commercial type swimming pools; proper and safe use of cleaning materials, such as soaps, detergents, ammonia, disinfectants, and multi-purpose cleaning agents or chemicals; and basic record keeping techniques. Ability to: Effectively and efficiently clean, sanitize and perform skilled maintenance of District pools, pumps, filters, chlorinators and related mechanical equipment; safely use chemical and cleaning agents used in swimming pool maintenance and custodial work; maintain proper chemistry of swimming pool water; operate various pieces of equipment used in commercial swimming pool maintenance and cleaning equipment used in custodial work; maintain pool facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary condition; detect/estimate need for necessary maintenance of pool equipment and building facilities; perform heavy manual labor as well as know how to safely lift and move heavy supplies, equipment, and furniture; show a high level of care and thoroughness when cleaning; maintain records; swim without assistance; schedule pool maintenance activities so they do not interfere with educational and/or co-curricular pool activities; follow oral and written instructions; and work cooperatively with others