Bloomington Service Maintenance
Job Specs

JOB TITLE AND LEVEL: Pool Operator / SM41

JOB CODE: 002482

DATE: July 2010

JOB PURPOSE:

Maintains swimming pool water quality by testing weekly and cleaning pool components. Maintains water purification systems and outdoor fountains.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains swimming pool water quality by testing weekly and cleaning pool components.

Maintains water purification systems.

Maintains outdoor fountains.

Cleans water filters using hose, vacuum, and power washer.

Tests water quality in pools and water systems using water test kit.

Adds chemicals to feeders as needed.

Cleans outdoor fountains and strainers.

Vacuums pools using pool vacuum.

Drains pools when needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to use basic hand tools, lubrication equipment, meters, electric hand tools, water tester, pool vacuum, power washer, and water test kits.

Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

Ability to use basic hand tools.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: High school diploma or GED

Experience: Two years experience in large scale water maintenance systems.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.  Ability to acquire and maintain Certified Pool Operator license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, walking, driving, climbing/ladders, squatting/kneeling, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs multiple times per shift, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spends time both indoors and outdoors with possible exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures for one hour plus. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.