Pool Technician

**Job Description: Pool Service Technician**
- A pool service technician will be primarily responsible for servicing residential and commercial swimming pools with various repairs and equipment installation
- This position includes a variety of responsibilities and tasks including: pool openings & closings, general service calls, equipment failure diagnostics and sales, liner installations, safety cover installations. All work orders completed will be tracked within company software by the technician.
- 3-5 years of experience in the pool and hot tub industry, or similar, is required. Pay rate will be reflective of experience level.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Driving a company truck safely and responsibly while dispatching to jobs
- Train/manage their helper on a daily basis
- Tracking job time, creating invoices, filling out job notes and forms as required by service managers within company software.
- Completing jobs properly and efficiently, while maintaining high quality of work and leaving job sites clean and tidy
- Opening & closing of residential and commercial swimming pools
- Mechanical pool equipment diagnostic, repair, installations (pumps, filters, heater, salt systems, automation, lights, etc.)
- Leak detection and repair, return and skimmer repair/replacement
- Water quality testing and chemistry adjustment
- Operation of gas powered, electrical and hand held tools/equipment
- Other duties as assigned by management

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPENTENCIES**
- Good record keeping. Ability to use company implemented technology to track company forms, working hours, job time, job problems, work orders, etc. via smartphone or tablet
- Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions/procedures
- Ability to work both as an individual and in a team environment
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Effective oral and written communication skills with co-workers and customers
- Ability to handle the physical demands of the job
- Possess excellent customer service skills
- Be mechanically inclined
- Must have a valid G class driver’s license and a clean driving record with a minimum of 2 years driving experience
- Be bondable with professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude
- Solid interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Motivated team player
- Previous pool and spa experience and equipment knowledge is required
- Plumbing or HVAC license or experience is an asset
- Landscaping experience is an asset
- CPO certification is an asset

**ADDITIONAL INFORMATION**
- Willing to work long hours during peak season
- Work in all weather conditions
- Light to heavy lifting (up to 75lbs)
- Steel toe footwear is required
- Tools will be supplied
- Uniform will be supplied

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Permanent, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 months

**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Our Covid-19 policies follow current public health recommendations.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Carp, ON K0A 1L0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Pool Service: 3 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class G License or equivalent (required)
- WHMIS Certification (preferred)
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification? (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 2023-03-15