Job Information
DALLAS-CITY OF Pool Mechanic (Park and Recreation Non-Civil Service) in Dallas, Texas
Overview
The Pool Mechanic maintains the quality and integrity of the swimming pools within the City of Dallas. Performs repairs, maintains chemistry, and ensures compliance with relative codes and regulations.
Essential Functions
1 Installs, maintains, and repairs swimming pool water pump equipment and systems by dismantling, replacing, reassembling, and adjusting equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation; identifies leaks or other weaknesses and performs the necessary repairs.
2 Maintains water chemistry by using various chemicals to conform to City of Dallas health codes; checks the chemicals, alkalinity, cyanuric acid, and chlorine levels; ensures the valves, motors, and chemical pumps work, have no leaks, and all mechanical equipment working properly.
3 Maintains all pool masonry to ensure safe tile, coping stone, deck, and pool surfaces to maintain the physical appearance of pools.
4 Examines swimming pool water pump systems to identify operation defects by listening to machine in operation and other water tracking methods.
5 Performs preventive maintenance checks on plumbing fixtures; repairs pipes, opens clogged drains, and replaces washers on leaky faucets in water lines, ice water drinking systems, sanitary soap dispensing, and sewer systems using a variety of plumbers tools and measuring and testing devices.
6 Repairs and replaces surrounding fence of steps on ladders on pools or Guard stands to maintain the physical appearance and overall condition of swimming pools; cleans and paints large filter tanks, buildings, pool, and equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
7 Works with various aquatics and water park personnel to identify issues, resolve problems, and make repairs.
8 Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
1 Knowledge of general plumbing construction and maintenance practices and principles.
2 Knowledge of and ability to maintain pool filtration systems.
3 knowledge of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials such as chlorine gas.
4 Ability to calibrate and maintain automated chemical control systems.
5 Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on pool heating systems.
6 Using a variety of plumbing and related tools.
7 Ability to read and write.
8 Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
9 Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Experience
2 years of experience performing pool and equipment maintenance.
Licenses and Certifications
Must obtain CPR/AED within the first 6 months of hire.
Education
High School Diploma, GED
