General Labourer

**Job description**

We are currently
looking for **Swimming Pool General Labourer **to join our dynamic and
vibrant **Service **team in **Ottawa**. If you are an energetic and ambitious individual
looking for a rewarding career and thrive in a fast-paced environment with
tight deadlines, this is the perfect opportunity for you

**START DATE**: SEPT & OCT 2024

**JOB TYPE**: Seasonal - FT & PT availabilities

**LOCATION**: 5905 Prince of Wales Dr.

**Position Purpose**:Under the direction of the Service Manager, the **General Labourer **is responsible for assisting with performing service repairs for residential and commercial customers that may include openings, closings, repairs, chemical adjustments, and weekly/biweekly maintenance of swimming pools.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY - WE WILL TRAIN YOU

**Key Duties and Responsibilities **include but are not limited to the following:

- Respond to swimming pool-related work orders in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner to assess and repair non-functioning machinery or equipment.
- Maintain swimming pools, water systems, filter systems, pumps, and other swimming pool equipment.
- Carry out scheduled water cleaning, using chemicals like chlorine.
- Use swimming pool vacuum cleaners to clean the pool floor.
- Skim the waterline and clear of leaves, sticks, pine needles, and other debris.
- Maintain the proper chemical balance for the pool.
- Clean out or backwash filters to relieve pressure and restore flow rate.
- Log and report equipment faults or water quality problems to managers.
- Safety Cover Installations
- Pool chemical readings and adjustments
- Open and close swimming pools
- Taking detailed work order notes of work completed/what future work the pool needs, including an accurate accounting of parts used and entering the service record in our software in a timely and efficient manner so invoicing can be processed.
- Check pool equipment and verify that everything is working properly.

**Required Competencies & Qualifications**:

- Commitment to providing the best service possible to our customers.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when representing the company.
- Ability to be respectful of client's properties.
- Ability to work various shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Ability to solve customer concerns through the use of sound conflict resolution processes.
- Ability to multitask.
- Safety shoes or boots.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

**Desired Competencies & Qualifications**:

- Highly motivated, reliable, and organized
- Leadership skills
- Hard worker
- High school diploma or equivalent - _preferred._
- Knowledge of pump, filter, and heater replacement systems - _an asset._
- Pool chemical knowledge - _an asset_.
- Pool equipment knowledge and experience - _an asset._
- First AID/CPR certification - _an asset._
- Previous experience in pool and spa repairs - _an asset._
- Benson Pools values the diversity of all people and communities and is committed to the excellence and inclusion of all._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-Time - Seasonal

**Salary**: $22 per hour - to start

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible Schedule
- On-site parking

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Contract length: 2 months

Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

**Salary**: From $22.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4-12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person