Pool Operations Technician

Join the Brand-New Piedmont Community Pool Team!

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys working outdoors, keeping things running smoothly, and taking pride in a job well done? The City of Piedmont is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pool Operations Technician to help launch and maintain our state-of-the-art, all-electric Community Pool. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a new facility from the ground up-ensuring a safe, sparkling, and fully operational aquatic space for our community to enjoy.

This part-time role (approx. 30 hrs/week) offers competitive pay ($26.00-$33.19/hour), great benefits, and the chance to work in a dynamic environment with a team that values professionalism, safety, and community service. Whether you're balancing water chemistry, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing the site for busy swim days, you'll be a key player in creating an outstanding aquatic experience.

Apply by August 1, 2025 to dive into your next career move!

The most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral board interview scheduled for August 7, 2025.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

 Monitor, test, and adjust pool water chemistry to meet County health standards.

• Maintain and repair circulation, filtration, and chemical feed systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, heaters, valves, chemical controllers, and related mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot minor plumbing and electrical issues related to aquatic equipment.
• Clean and maintain pool surfaces, decks, chemical rooms, and pump stations.
• Maintain daily logs of chemical readings, maintenance activities, and supply usage.
• Respond to emergencies related to pool systems, including contamination, flooding, or equipment failures.
• Interact with County inspectors to ensure health and safety compliance.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of chemicals and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate with contractors as needed for specialized repair or inspection.
• Adhere to OSHA and Cal/OSHA safety regulations regarding chemical handling and mechanical work.
• Attend various trade and safety related training classes as assigned.
• Attend required staff meetings and training.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles of water chemistry and pool health code compliance.
• Operation and maintenance of mechanical pool equipment.
• Safe use and storage of pool chemicals.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Preventative maintenance procedures.
• OSHA safety standards and chemical handling protocols.
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and operating protocols and standards and the ability to make effective, safety-conscious decisions with sound judgment.
• Customer service skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, representatives of outside agencies and the public.
• Organizational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, being sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities, and working within budget constraints.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, and

Ability to:

• Perform the full range of skilled and semi-skilled pool and facility maintenance.
• Observe general safety precautions and procedures, including those for safe lifting and safe handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Safely operate power-driven construction tools and equipment commonly used to maintain pool systems.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, schematics and blueprints.
• Use computers, software applications, modern business equipment and other testing equipment to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair pool and facility malfunctions, and maintain secure information.
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages and/or ratios and formulas.
• Communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and the public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Understand information and follow instructions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Assist with conducting internal training for aquatics staff to learn maintenance, cleaning and monitoring of pool systems and equipment.
• Take the initiative to perform and work independently with little direct supervision.
• Analyze situations and adopt a quick and effective course of action.
• Maintain accurate records and follow operating procedures.
• Work in outdoor and wet conditions.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of journey-level experience in pool maintenance or facility operations involving water chemistry, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
• Experience in commercial or municipal pool operations is strongly preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. The City of Piedmont monitors DMV record information over the course of employment.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO), or successful re-certification within 2 months of employment.
  • Must possess or have the ability to attain First Aid and CPR/AED Certifications within 2 months of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio.  The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment.  Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.  Employees may interact with challenging staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbent may be exposed to blood and body fluids rendering First Aid and CPR and may be exposed to chlorine, acids, and other chemicals at aquatics facilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be fingerprinted for submission to the California Department of Justice
• May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• All public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Piedmont employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.

Work Week:  Schedule will vary but candidates should expect to work approximately 30 hours per week, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holiday shifts, or on-call as needed.

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BENEFITS

The City currently offers the following benefits to its employees:

• Medical, with a generous amount of the premium paid by the City.
• Delta Dental Premier, with orthodontia @ $5,000 lifetime maximum, premium paid in full by the City.
• Vision, with the ability for an annual exam, premium paid in full by the City.
• Employee Assistance Plan, with up to 10 counseling visits per person, per issue, per year.
• Retirement benefit depends upon membership date: Classic employee CalPERS 2% @ 60, employee share is 7%. New Members 2% @ 62, employee share is currently 7.75%.  The City also participates in Social Security.
• Medicare: Employees contribute 1.45% with employer match.
• Vacation: Accrue 11 days per year at the rate of 5.5 hours per month.
• 11 paid holidays @ 6.0 hours per holiday.
• Sick leave accrual @ 7.5 hours per month.
• Flexible Spending Account (Section 125): Set aside pre-tax funds for dependent care and out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• 457 Deferred Compensation, Roth and Commuter Benefits Program available on a voluntary basis.
• City employees’ children are eligible to attend school in the Piedmont Unified School District.

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