Salary : $41,336.79 – $48,542.38 Annually
Location : Southeast Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-POOLMECH-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5011 District 6B Maintenance
Opening Date: 10/25/2023
Closing Date: 11/10/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
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
- 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.
- Maintains water chemistry by using various chemicals to conform to City of Dallas health codes; checks the chemicals, alkalinity, cynaric acid, and chlorine levels; ensures the valves, motors, and chemical pumps work, have no leaks, and all mechanical equipment working properly.
- Maintains all pool masonry to ensure safe tile, coping stone, deck, and pool surfaces to maintain the physical appearance of pools.
- Examines swimming pool water pump systems to identify operation defects by listening to machine in operation and other water tracking methods.
- 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.
- 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.
- Works with various aquatics and water park personnel to identify issues, resolve problems, and make repairs.
- Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of general plumbing construction and maintenance practices and principles.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain pool filtration systems.
- Knowledge of standard safety practices for working around heavy mechanical equipment and hazardous materials such as chlorine gas.
- Ability to calibrate and maintain automated chemical control systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform basic maintenance on pool heating systems.
- Using a variety of plumbing and related tools.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to perform labor for extended periods of time.
- Establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
2 years of experience performing pool and equipment maintenance.
Licenses and Certifications
CPR/AED
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions and Hazards
- Subject to various working conditions associated with plumbing trade.
- Requires standing, walking, bending, climbing, lifting, dragging, and pushing.
- Subject to minor injury to eyes, feet, hands, and fingers and possible serious injury from falls and power-driven tools and equipment.
- Subject to electrical shock and related injuries when performing electrical work on pump motors and equipment.
- Subject to possible strain and injury from lifting heavy parts and working around mechanical and power-operated equipment.
- Subject to possible serious injury or death from handling hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Subject to work in wet conditions and related injuries when performing maintenance and plumbing repairs.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends.
- Subject to twenty-four (24) hour emergency calls and inclement weather
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
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Do you have two (2) years of experience performing pool and equipment maintenance?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid CPR/AED Certification?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a Certified Pool Operator License?
- Yes
- No
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if you answered “No” to the previous question, are you able to obtain a Certified Pool Operator License within the first six (6) months of the probationary period?
- Yes
- No
- Currently Licensed
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Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License with a good driving record?
- Yes
- No
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If required, are you able to work weekends and/or evenings?
- Yes
- No
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If required, are you able/available to be On-Call 24/Hours a day?
- Yes
- No
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Are you able to work in various working or hazardous conditions?
- Yes
- No
Required Question