Job Summary

The City is a participating agency of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) with a 2.7%@55 retirement formula. Employees are required to reimburse the City for the cost of the enhanced retirement formula, with the reimbursement being 6.67% of the employee’s PERSable compensation. The City pays the employee contribution to PERS(8%). In addition, the City participates in the Medicare portion of FICA only, and therefore there is no deduction made for social security.

Maintains and repairs the facilities at the Swim Center and other City operated aquatic facilities. Ensures proper water chemistry is maintained at all City operated swimming pools. Leads, schedules and assists crews engaged in the maintenance of aquatics facilities.

Classification specification pending Personnel Board approval.

NOTE: The eligible list that will be established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill all full-time and permanent part-time Aquatics Maintenance Worker vacancies that occur in the City during the life of the list.

Representative Duties

Monitors and maintains the water chemistry of the swimming pools. Tests water chemistry on a daily basis. Adds appropriate chemicals to maintain the proper water chemistry, as required. Leads, trains, schedules and assists a crew. Provides detailed work assignments and reviews work.

Performs custodial duties and oversees the work of assigned staff at the Swim Center and other City operated aquatic facilities, delegating and monitoring work, as assigned.

Inspects, repairs and ensures proper functioning of pool equipment including the pumps, thermostat, and controller.

Cleans and disinfects both indoor and outdoor areas of the City’s Swim Center and other City operated aquatic facilities. Ensures that shower areas and restrooms are clean and sanitary. Stocks and replenishes restrooms with supplies.

Vacuums pools.

Removes graffiti by painting or utilizing graffiti removal products.

Responds to service inquiries and complaints from the public and City departments. Takes appropriate action to resolve issues and complaints.

Orders supplies. Requisitions and maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.

Secures door locks and windows for assigned City facilities.

Follows applicable safety rules and regulations.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

Knowledge Of

Swimming pool water chemistry and pool equipment.

Methods and techniques of water sterilization, chlorination, and PH balancing.

Basic carpentry and electrical principles.

Basic mathematics.

Use of manual and power tools and pool cleaning equipment.

Cleansers and chemicals used in pool maintenance.

City and Cal-OSHA safe work practices and procedures including proper handling of pool chemicals.

Effective customer service techniques.

Principles and practices of leading and coordinating the work of others.

Ability To

Lead, schedule and train assigned staff.

Take accurate measurements.

Mix and measure solvents and chemicals.

Learn alternative, green cleaning solutions and methods of application.

Make simple repairs to pool equipment.

Perform simple mathematical calculations.

Read charts, blue prints and gauges.

Perform physical labor for sustained periods.

Safely and properly operate pool equipment.

Follow oral and written instructions.

Perform basic mechanical and carpentry tasks.

Monitor and coordinate the work activities of assigned staff.

Provide effective customer service.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public.

Skill In

Reading, writing, and communicating in English at an appropriate level.

Dealing effectively with the public and other City employees.

Education, Training and Experience

High school graduation or the equivalent.

Two years of recent, paid work experience performing custodial duties which has included the use of related power cleaning equipment, and/or two years of recent, paid work experience in the operation, maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of swimming pools.

Licenses And Certificates

Possession of a valid Class C driver license.

Must obtain a Swimming Pool Service Technician Certificate as required by the County of Los Angeles Health Department within six months from date of hire.

Supplemental Information

Application Review Board: All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. Those candidates whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate further.

Testing may consist of any or all of the following components:

Written Examination: to measure job-related knowledge and abilities.

Performance: to measure job-related knowledge and abilities.

Interview: to evaluate education, training and experience; technical knowledge; communication skills; and interpersonal skills.

NOTE: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

Postmarks will not be accepted.

All employees of the City of Santa Monica are designated by both State and City ordinance to be "Disaster Service Workers." In the event of a declared emergency or any undeclared emergency or natural disaster that threatens the life, health and/or safety of the public, employees may be assigned to assist rescue and relief workers. Such assignments may be in locations, during hours and performing work significantly different from the employees' normal work assignments and may continue through the recovery phrase of the emergency.

The City's liberal fringe benefits for full-time employment include sick leave, holiday and vacation pay, the Public Employees Retirement System, medical, dental and vision insurance, credit union, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, Dependent Care Assistance Plan and Marine Park Childcare Center.

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Describe your recent, paid experience performing custodial work using power cleaning equipment. Be specific and include in your response the types of cleaning tools, solutions and equipment you have used and maintained while performing custodial work.

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Describe your recent, paid experience in the operation, maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of swimming pools.

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