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APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL: Revised 11/2000 YARD - NON-EXEMPT CITY OF FONTANA AQUATICS MAINTENANCE WORKER DEFINITION: Under general supervision, performs skilled tasks in maintaining and improving the City’s Pool, Fountains and Aquatic areas. This position is responsible for performing technical and skilled duties in the operation, cleaning, minor repairing and mechanical maintenance of aquatic equipment and areas. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: This position involves duties at the journey level. The work is performed independently and requires the capability to exercise independent judgement in dealing with the public and following safety procedures. May oversee the work of subordinate worker(s) and contractors. Supervision received consist of general and specific job assignments with occasional instruction and assistance as new or unusual situations arise. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The employee must have the ability to: Maintain the City pools, fountains and aquatic centers which includes testing water, hosing decks, removing pool covers, adding various chemicals, operating filter systems, vacuuming, set up of recreation equipment, ordering chemicals and cleaning equipment, scour tiles, clean gutters and skimmers, mix chemicals, adjust controllers, paint equipment and provide the required written reports. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Read and interpret technical manuals. Work without direct supervision. Exercise good judgement in troubleshooting problems. Perform heavy manual labor under adverse conditions which may include underground in trenches, pits, vaults, etc. Operate filters, heaters, chlorinators and other pool equipment. Effectively lead, train and evaluate assigned staff. Maintain clear and accurate records. Make accurate mathematical calculations. Operate and read pool water testing equipment. Observe, gather and analyze data. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer. THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have the knowledge of: Intermediate mathematics. ---PAGE BREAK--- AQUATICS MAINTENANCE WORKER Page 2 Appropriate safety precautions and procedures. Basic principles of effective public relations. Appropriate and safe use and maintenance of associated power tools. Aquatic equipment problem diagnosis and management. Health codes and regulations as required by the County. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. Incumbents may be required to lift, carry and/or push objects weighing 25 pounds or more. The position requires near and far vision when inspecting work. Incumbents work in all weather conditions, use cleaning and lubricating chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust and air contaminants, drive motorized vehicles, heavy equipment and work around moving traffic and often works with constant interruptions. The incumbent is also required to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment. Experience: A minimum of one year of pool maintenance experience or two years of general maintenance experience. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Licenses and/or Certifications: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class Drivers License and the ability to obtain a Class CA Drivers License within 90 days of employment. Possession of or ability to obtain a Certified Pool Operators Certificate within one year of employment.