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Pool Maintenance Worker

Salary

$16.76 Hourly

Location

Las Cruces, NM

Job Type

Full-time Regular

Job Number

K016 1-25 DM

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

01/07/2025

Closing Date

1/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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Nature of Work

Performs the maintenance and repair work on swimming pool facilities and grounds.

Environmental Factors Work is primarily performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions; exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards, explosives, chemicals, fumes, odors, gases, dust and poor ventilation. Safety equipment and clothing includes gloves, vests, back brace, steel toe boots, glasses and ear plugs.

Physical Factors Moderately heavy work involving frequent balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to sixty (60) pounds.

Work Situation Factors Requires shift work, occasional overtime and competing demands. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Full-time, regular, non-exempt, union-represented position

This position is graded BC06

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair work on swimming pool facilities and related mechanical and chemical systems, including electrical and plumbing systems;
• Monitors and adjusts chemical levels of pool water, including maintenance of chemical testing and injection systems;
• Operates pumps, filters, chemical injectors, aerator systems and chlorinators, including maintaining written records;
• Performs and maintains the bottom, sides and surface of the pools and fountains by using a motorized pool vacuum, manual brush and other power equipment;
• Performs maintenance and repair work on swimming pool deck, pool wall and floor areas, including setting forms, pouring and finishing concrete, and plastering;
• Answers inquiries and provides information to the public regarding pool hours, activities and events;
• Performs landscaping, including plant, tree and shrub plantings and pruning; weeds area, uses spray, tools and equipment;
• Removes or paints over graffiti; cleans and maintains restrooms; empties trash and picks up litter;
• Delivers garbage cans, chairs, tents, picnic tables and related items to event sites; performs set up, clean up prior to and following the events.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to a High school diploma plus one (1) year of experience in building and facilities maintenance. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid class D driver's license and Certified Pool Operator ( PO), or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification, are required.Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General Knowledge of:Principles, practices, methods and techniques swimming pool maintenance; operation and mainte