Hydro Systems Specialist

CITY EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Westminster welcomes diverse candidates from the broadest base possible. Our goal is to find the best candidate for the job-someone who belongs, not just fits. We value life and professional experiences, recognizing equivalent combinations of knowledge skills and education.

Aligned with our city SPIRIT values, the successful candidate will have a passion and commitment to serving a diverse population of residents and must respect and uphold the principles of justice, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

We encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for this role, even if you believe you have a less traditional background than described we invite you to apply.

POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Hydro Systems Specialist position is skilled work in inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing swimming pool equipment, water features, spray grounds, park grounds, and other recreation center equipment as assigned. Tasks performed involve the use of acquired skills in chlorine and acid feeder systems, filtration systems, electrical installation and repair, pumping systems, general plumbing, and construction skills. In addition, this position will be required to work on non-pool related maintenance and repairs performed by the division. This person operates independently, and hours will vary outside traditional working hours. It will require overtime, weekend duty, and to be on-call.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: The City of Westminster provides high-quality core services and fosters resilience in order to promote a safe and thriving community. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service - People - Integrity - Respect - Innovation - Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Parks, Recreation and Libraries Department, which enhances the quality of life for all Westminster citizens by providing diverse leisure, recreational and informational services and resources; and acquiring, developing and maintaining first-class parks, facilities, open space and recreational trails. This position works towards the accomplishment of the Departments mission: “Together we create exceptional opportunities for a vibrant community with a commitment to nature, wellness and literacy.”

Every employee is accountable to:

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
• Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences

GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
• Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
• Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
• Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
• Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
• Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
• Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
• Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product

Job Specific - Every employee in this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of mechanical equipment, pipe fitting, electrical components, standard plumbing practices and the tools used in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of pools and associated equipment
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the conduct of safe work around mechanical and electrical equipment and in close spaces subject to water, acid, and oxidizers (e.g., chlorine)
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of chemical controllers, including calibration, maintenance of, and repair
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of pool filtration and balancing systems, including filters, chlorine systems, acid systems, and other water-balancing requirements for both indoor pools and outdoor features
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of water testing and record keeping
• Demonstrate knowledge of secondary sanitation systems, such as UV sanitation systems for swimming pool or hot tub application
• Diagnose and correct the faulty functions of boilers, steam generators, sauna heaters, pumps, pump motors, pool filters, controllers, chemical feeders, and other related pool equipment
• Read and understand electrical plans, electrical diagrams, schematics and specifications
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of all safety procedures relating to the work performed, including, but not limited to, electricity, , respiratory protection, confined space, chemical handling, etc.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, and supervisors
• Demonstrate sufficient physical strength to climb ladders and lift heavy objects
• Make sound, effective decisions on a daily basis
• Demonstrate a variety of broad range skills and knowledge of repair, preventive maintenance and construction activities related to building operations
• Determine proper work methods, tools, equipment and procedures to complete assignments based on the instructions received from a supervisor
• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of pool and spa regulations, codes, laws, and policies, including but not limited to the State of Colorado, National standards, and the Model Aquatic Code
• Demonstrate knowledge in repairing and maintaining aquatic leisure equipment, such as spray grounds, fountains, lakes, rope swings, climbing walls, play structures, and slides

Leadership/Supervisory - Every employee in this position is accountable to:

• Foster a participatory organizational climate that is open, positive, reinforcing, and supportive
• Encourage employees to be accountable for their work and take ownership in what they do
• Demonstrate leadership and courage by making or supporting decisions that reflect the organizational mission and goals, even when the decision may be unpopular to some Leader
• Demonstrate collaboration and conflict resolution skills with other departments and employees
• Help employees to see the value of developing their skills, and assist them in eliminating barriers to their development; encourage employees to step outside of their comfort zone to develop their skills
• Provide meaningful, timely employee feedback and appraisals, and effectively address employee performance problems
• Effectively supervise, mentor, and motivate in a team environment

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1. Presence - Establish a strong presence as a leader as a member of the Aquatics Management Team

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Work effectively with internal City of Westminster team members, including but not limited to the hydro-systems team, the facility teams, the aquatics team, the facility maintenance staff, and parks staff
• Establish and maintain quality professional relationships with outside contractors for maintenance/repair projects
• Foster professional relationships with outside vendors and supplies for chemicals and equipment. Coordinates purchasing and inventory of parts or supplies needed for swimming pool and water feature operations
• Effectively and regularly communicate with internal and outside team members
• Work a rotating on-call schedule as needed with recreation and parks staff when needed

2. Professionalism - Exhibit professionalism by maintaining and improving the appearance and image of the natatoriums, mechanical rooms, and water features

• Prepared for expedited repairs for any equipment that is not functioning properly
• Maintain clean and organized mechanical rooms, including chemical storage areas, controller rooms, pump rooms, and other storage spots
• Maintain clean and organized natatoriums, fountains, and spray grounds that are appealing to guests and safely functioning
• Maintain clean and organized work spaces, including desk/office area and vehicle
• Operate a City vehicle in a safe manner
• Manage fountain, and sprayground shutdowns, winterization, openings, and all off-season preparation needed open seasonally
• Manage natatorium/facility shutdowns, including directing and organizing staff, vendor, and contractor involvement

3. Stewardship - Maintain safe stewardship of tools, equipment, and an asset tracking system for equipment

• Track the use and life cycles of major equipment such as pumps, filters, plumbing systems, electrical systems, chemical controllers, etc.
• Maintain backup equipment for all short-to-mid-life cycle equipment (three (3) to five (5) year life-span), such as pumps, some electrical equipment, valves, solenoids, tile, etc.
• Maintain clean and organized tool repositories and equipment used for hydro systems repairs and replacement

4. Routines - Maintain and establish trackable routines for preventative maintenance, annual maintenance, and special projects

• Establish regular and trackable routines
• Manage and oversee ongoing and special projects, including contract creation and managementInspect all hydro system equipment, including but not limited to water features, swimming pools, spray grounds fountains for the proper function of pump operations, filtration, heating, disinfection, and control equipment necessary to keep the equipment and systems running properly daily
• Perform general plumbing work in the maintenance and repair of swimming pool, spray ground, and fountain hydro systems
• Perform general electrical work in the maintenance and repair of hydro systems (fountains, pools, and spray grounds)
  • Make necessary repairs; requisition parts and materials; replace defective fuses, relays, and elements; reset relays; oil and lubricate bearings, and repack pumps as necessary
  • Perform preventative maintenance as well as major maintenance on filters, pumps, controls, heaters, and other equipment with minimal assistance from outside contractors
  • Remove and repair defective equipment; reinstall new or rebuilt equipment

5. Systems Management - Manage hydro-systems water compliance and maintain records indicating operational compliance

• Maintain records for chemical tests that go back five years
• Maintain balanced water at assigned sites
  • Adjust, calibrate, and repair water that is out of balance.
  • Shut down operations if outside the recommended state codes for safe water handling until systems and water is within the required parameters.
  • Identify failing equipment or calibrations to avoid future shutdowns

Maintain records for repairs and equipment replacements6. Training - Ensure proper and safe use of chemicals, plumbing equipment, electrical equipment, pool and fountain equipment and vehicles throughout aquatic and maintenance teams involved in hydro-systems tasks

• Regularly train the aquatics team on the Hazard Communication Program or HazCom
• Maintain SDS books at all sites
• Maintain chemical safety stations at all sites
• Regularly train the aquatics team and other involved staff members to properly and regularly test the water for sanitizer, pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, oxidation-reduction potential, flow (gpm), and other variables that contribute to water quality

7. Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City’s discretion. Position may supervise an Assistant Hydro Systems Specialist to assist maintenance team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required :

• Graduation from high school or GED
• Considerable experience in work with pumps, electrical motors, controls, plumbing, and pipefitting
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) certification within six (6) months of employment
• Possess valid driver’s license and safe driving record; maintain throughout employment

Preferred :

• Any additional education, such as college-level course work or vocational trade school
• Possession of an electrical license at a Journeyman or Master level

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.

Physical Requirements
Work is physical in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:

• Occasional sitting to perform daily office tasks and to drive to and from work sites; Constant standing and walking indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions over all types of terrain
• Frequent squatting, bending, kneeling, and crawling to perform routine equipment and structural maintenance; frequent climbing of ladders up to 45 feet, balancing on ladders and roofs, reaching overhead and below shoulder, and twisting to perform repairs and maintenance
• Occasional light grasp and fine manipulation to perform daily office functions; frequent firm grasp and handling to use safely tools and equipment needed for specific jobs
• Frequent step up/down and actuate mechanism to safely enter/exit and operate vehicles and other equipment
• Constant near acuity and hearing to perform daily tasks, recognize mechanical and electrical issues and communicate with staff and citizens; occasional far acuity to recognize potential mechanical problems and dangers
• Consistent lifting of up to 50 pounds from ground to overhead to place equipment and material; frequent carrying of up to 50 pounds on the shoulder or around the waist to move tool pouch; occasional carrying of up to 20 pounds up to 30 feet to move equipment and supplies to work site; occasional push/pulling of up to 100 pounds to move and load genie into a vehicle and move to the desired area within a facility

WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is frequently performed indoors and outdoors with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures. Work is performed at over 28 City facilities year-round in all weather conditions. Various work assignments are performed with exposure to noise levels that may cause a distraction and high electrical voltage, up to 13,000 volts, in a high moisture area. Working environment may include small confined spaces, working on top of a four-story structure and performing repairs in an emergency situation. Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals such as refrigerants, natural gas, asbestos, lubricants, all types of paint, drain cleaners, anti-freeze, and other chemicals as necessary.

Required Materials and Equipment
Five (5)-ton bucket trucks, ¾-ton trucks and vans, electrical test equipment, electrical generators, basic hand and shop tools, saws, welders, ladders up to 45 feet in height, cherry pickers or overhead cranes, shovels, scaffolds, construction materials and supplies, drills, hammers, saws, air compressors, drain snaking equipment, paint sprayers, cutting torches, metal shears, Genie® lifts, two-way radios, pagers, personal computers and keyboards, telephones, fax machines, and other basic office equipment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
• Drug screen
• Physical
• Must be legally entitled to work in the United States

The City of Westminster, Colorado, is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.

The City of Westminster offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Health and Dental
• Flexible Spending
• Pension/Retirement Plans
• Term Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Survivor Benefits
• Wellness Program
• Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leave program that provides for vacation, holidays, sick leave, major illness, and on the job injury

For a more detailed overview of our General Non Exempt employee benefit package:
Benefit Package

The City of Westminster does not participate in the Social Security system. In lieu of Social Security contributions, the city contributes to a 401(a) defined contribution plan on your behalf.

401(a) Contribution Rates:
Employee Mandatory Contribution: 11.5% of your base pay. Contributions are pre-tax and fully vested.
Employer Contribution: 12% of your base pay.

Employer Contribution Vesting Schedule

• Less than 3 years - 0%
• 3 to 4 years - 60%
• 4 to 5 years - 80%
• Over 5 years - 100%
• For employees age 55 and older, the employer contributions are 100% vested

The City of Westminster provides employees with innovative and practical ways to improve their commute through two key features, EcoPass and Commute Benefits powered by Commutrics. EcoPass provides unlimited trips on RTD's core transit services and Commute Rewards allows you to record your trips and get rewards based on your commute mode.

Closing Date/Time: 1/20/2025 8:30 AM Mountain

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• City of Westminster, Colorado

• 303-658-2150

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