25-26, Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center, Aquatics Center Pool Operator

Aquatics Center Pool Operator

Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center

35-40 Hours per week / 12 months

Maintains, cleans, and repairs equipment related to everyday operations of the swimming pool. Performs grounds and custodial functions. Assists Pool Supervisor with other facility operations.

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Performs daily pool and equipment maintenance.
2. Responsible for cleanliness, operation, and maintenance of pool systems and Center.
3. Maintains water quality above State standards and is able to address water chemical issues.
4. Maintains flow rates and chemical water balance, as required by Oregon Health Authority, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), City and County codes.
5. Monitors, handles, and installs all chemicals for swimming pools.
6. Keeps and maintains a water testing log.
7. Maintains a vacuuming schedule and vacuums both pools.
8. Maintains a safe and clean pool deck.
9. Maintains a deck washing schedule.
10. Maintains an organized and functional pump room environment.
11. Works with Pool Supervisor to improve facility procedures and standards.
12. Develops, schedules, tracks and performs preventative, corrective and major maintenance, repair and inspections of pools, equipment and building to ensure safety and preservation of assets including all filters, UV systems, chlorinators, and PH controller.
13. Monitors inventory levels and ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and other pool maintenance supplies.
14. Works with skilled plumbers, painters, carpenters, electricians or other tradesmen and grounds employees where some knowledge of the basic operations and methods involved is necessary.
15. Responsible for ordering and maintaining inventory of chemicals, parts, and supplies as needed.
16. Maintains computerized and hard copy operating records of daily inspections, water quality, filtration service, water changes, etc. in compliance with all applicable regulations.
17. Responsible for grounds maintenance and landscaping.
18. Responsible for general custodial duties.
19. Obtains and maintains an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification
20. Maintains a Certified Pool Operators License (CPO) and the ability to acquire and maintain future certifications as determined appropriate.
21. Conducts project coordination for capital improvements and other special projects for the facility.
22. Appropriately maintains and secures confidential records and inquiries.
23. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner.
24. Assists with program planning of activities and projects.
25. Attends work regularly and is punctual.
26. Weekends and evenings as needed.
27. Follows and maintains knowledge of applicable District policies and procedures.
28. Perform other duties as assigned.

Marginal duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other related duties may be assigned.

1. Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.
2. Attends in-service trainings.
3. Attends staff meetings.

All school employees have some responsibility for supervising students and assisting in maintaining a safe environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent (72 quarter hours) from a college or technical school, or must be able to pass the district’s assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in reading, writing, and math. Prior successful experience working with and/or maintain machinery or mechanicals systems preferred.

Interpersonal Skills:

Works well with others from diverse backgrounds. Focuses on solving conflict; maintaining confidentiality; listening to others without interrupting; expressing emotions in a professional manner; remaining open to others’ ideas and contributing to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to successfully work with students.

Language Skills:

Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. Ability to effectively present information and respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small group situations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and governmental regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning Ability:

Understand and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in a variety of situations.

Computer Skills:

General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use e-mail and internet. Experience with database software, spreadsheets, and word processing software. Is preferred.

Other Skills and Ability:

Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, administrators and parents. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in an environment with constant interruptions. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Ability to obtain a valid CPR/First Aid card, Certified Pool Operators License and Aquatic Facilitator Operator Certificate.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable, pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Application Procedure

Applications are completed online at:

South Lane School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, veterans’ status or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the A mericans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADA).