Aquatics Technician 1 - Amherst HealthPlex

Performs a wide range of building and grounds repair lawn maintenance custodial and aquatic operations. Maintains pool filtration systems and keeps records on all repairs and operations.

1. Clean and maintain the Amherst HealthPlex facilities and grounds (swimming pool therapy pool splash pad locker rooms family changing rooms meeting/party rooms exercise equipment areas front office concession area playground etc.). Performs other custodial work including trash and litter pickup and vacuuming the pools.
2. Performs a variety of landscaping maintenance including mowing mulching planting flowers trees and grass watering fertilizing and spraying and pruning trees and shrubs.
3. Repairs and painting on furniture and equipment. Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on equipment (i.e. mowers trimmers furniture chemical controllers and pool vacuums). Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment which may include trucks ground maintenance equipment and power and hand tools.
4. Provides preventative maintenance; inspects maintains and makes repairs of facility and equipment (pumps filters motors Dectron unit rooftop units HVAC etc.). Performs backwashing cleans baskets changes peristaltic/chemical feeder lines changes acid containers works with and around chlorine etc.
5. Assists with chemical balancing waterquality testing etc. upon request of the Facility Coordinator.
6. Schedules assignments assigns work orders and reports daily work progress to the Facility Coordinator. Purchases supplies and equipment as authorized following purchasing guidelines.
7. Attends and assists with preseason orientation and periodic staff meetings and training holds and maintains CPO/AFO certification. Responds quickly to all emergency situations operates emergency equipment including AED and radios.
8. Educates patrons on rules regulations and safety issues. Uses excellent interpersonal skills to effectively work with supervisors coworkers and customers.
9. Performs special projects and related duties as apparent and assigned.

Education/Experience: Completion of secondary education (high school or GED) and over one years park or related field experience or semiskilled maintenance and repair experience or two years experience in swimming pools. Plumbing electrical and HVAC work are an essential part of the duties for this position; experience and/or training required. May be required to obtain a pesticide applicators license and obtain a valid Ohio commercial drivers license of the appropriate class and with the appropriate endorsement(s) and an AFO or CPO license and be tested and wear a respirator when working with chemicals within six months of hire.

Language Skills: Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with coworkers on a daily basis; ability to communicate in writing complete forms reports etc.

Mathematical Skills: Basic mathematical skills; add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals. Working understanding of formulas calculations and mixtures commonly used in swimming pool operations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to carry out instructions deal with problems involving several variables within a familiar context and lead or direct the work activities. Ability to work with a minimum amount of supervision.

Licensing Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio drivers license insurable by the Park Districts insurance carrier and ability to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Must be able to pass a Respirator Fit Test and wear a respirator when working with chemicals. Obtain a pool operators certification within six (6) months of hire.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk talk and hear; operate grounds maintenance and heavy machinery work with hands lift use hand tools and drive park vehicles. Use of respirators is required. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to find handle or feel objects tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms etc. The employee is occasionally required to sit climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch and crawl.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee spends a portion of the time working in a swimming pool environment. Works with chemicals. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Information: May be required to read and interpret sketches in connection with repairs or special projects and diagnose mechanical failure or equipment.

The above description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Must possess a valid Ohio drivers license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.