Avista Resort - Certified Pool Operator

Certified Pool Operator responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Operates, repairs, maintains, and cleans mechanical equipment for pool operation including water filtration and chemical purification systems, intake and outlet valves, chemical feeders, pumps, compressors, seals, vacuum equipment, and chlorine metering devices

• Regulates water temperature and levels, determines and implements preventive maintenance program for pool operation

• Operates and maintains pool heater system

• Conducts daily walk-through inspections of pool facilities and takes necessary corrective action to ensure all areas of the pool, mechanical or non, meet code specifications

• Oversees shut down for annual and emergency maintenance procedures

• Sanitizes swim decks and acid-washes pool, decks, gutters, and filters; vacuums pool floors; replaces underwater lights • Tests and maintains pool chemical levels; tests and services safety equipment; administers first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillation (AED) when necessary

• Prepares bid specifications for contracted work; prepares equipment specifications for purchases and bids; oversees and inspects contracted work; prepares and maintains work requests, facility reports, and pool service and other reports.

• Promptly responds to front desk reports of guest problems or concerns, informs the front desk when action is complete

• Maintains all storage and mechanical areas in a clean, safe and secure manner, reporting to the Chief Engineer any corrective actions that need to be taken.

• Promptly and fully inform management of all problems to ensure timely resolutions

What are we looking for?

• Experience in resort maintenance preferred

• Must have a South Carolina Pool Operator’s certificate

• Available to work early mornings, starting around 6am, and weekends

• Must possess adequate vision to distinguish colors and shades of color.

• Must have good knowledge of safety and health codes for public swimming pools

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.

• Observant, proactive, reliable, responsible and good communication both written and verbal

• Able to perform job duties with a minimum of disruption to the guest