What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pool Service Technician position at Rise 'n' Shine Pool Service?
Overview
We are seeking a dependable and consistent Pool Service Technician to join our team. In this role, you’ll service residential swimming pools on a weekly route by testing and balancing water chemistry, brushing and netting debris, emptying baskets/bags, and confirming equipment is operating properly. Start time is 8:00am. Weekdays required; weekend work and overtime required as needed.
This is a fast-paced, outdoor position that requires basic math, strong consistency, and clear communication with the office and lead technician.
Key Responsibilities
- Service a daily route of residential pools with consistent, high-quality workmanship
- Test pool water and add chemicals accurately according to company standards
- Perform routine cleaning tasks including:
- Brushing pool surfaces
- Netting debris
- Emptying skimmer and pump baskets
- Emptying/cleaning pool sweep bags (when applicable)
- Operate pool equipment (turn system on/off, confirm circulation/flow, basic checks)
- Communicate promptly with the office/lead tech about pool issues
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the last 3 years.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality (this role depends on consistency).
- Comfortable working outdoors in heat/cold and performing physical work (walking, lifting, bending, brushing) and be able to lift 50 lbs.
- Strong attention to detail (cleanliness, water chemistry accuracy, completing checklists).
- Basic math skills (measuring and multiplying dosages accurately).
- Thoroughly fill out pre-screening questions.
Pay: $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
Application Question(s):
- Our business auto insurance requires a valid license and a clean driving with record with no violations for the last 3 years for all employees. Do you meet that requirement? (Y/N)
- Starting Pay Rate (non-negotiable): $18.00/hr. (Y/N)
- Do you live within 10 minutes of Modesto?
- List and explain the ONLY reasons you believe are truly legitimate for calling out sick or being late to work.
- Please explain the employment gaps between your last 3 job positions. 2 sentences each employment gap (Copy/paste format below in answer box).
Most recent employment gap; if currently not employed. (minimum 2 sentences):
Explanation of employment gap between most recent job. (minimum 2 sentences):
Explanation of any other employment gaps between positions. (minimum 2 sentences):
- On a scale of 1–10, how would your most recent supervisor privately rate your attendance and performance? (Copy/paste format below in answer box).
Attendance Rating 1-10:
Why that number? (minimum 2 Sentences):
Performance Rating 1-10:
Why that number? (minimum 2 Sentences):
- Tell us about a specific time you went beyond what was strictly required to get the job done right. (2 sentences):
- We work outdoors in all weather, with chemicals, and require lifting 50 lbs repeatedly.
Any concerns or past issues we should know about?
- If I privately asked your most recent supervisor what your biggest reliability and performance issue was? (Copy/paste format below in answer box).
Give a recent example of a recent reliability issue and what you did (minimum 2 sentences):
Give a recent example of a performance issue and what you did (minimum 2 sentences):
- Describe a moment when you were working alone and felt tempted to skip a step or take an easier way? (Copy/paste format below in answer box).
What exactly tempted you and what did you actually do? (minimum 2 sentences):
- Describe one small mistake you made at work in the past year, how it was discovered (Copy/paste format below in answer box).
Mistake made (2 sentences):
How was it discovered? (1-2 sentences):
What you did about it? (minimum 2 sentences):
What you changed so it never happened again? (minimum 2 sentences):
- Did you answer all the questions above thoroughly with specific, detailed examples exactly as instructed? (Y/N)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Location:
- Modesto, CA 95350 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18