Pool Maintenance Worker

Job ID:

- J0225-1202
- Position Number:

- 25-037c
- Job Title:

- 25-037c - Pool Maintenance Worker (Casual)
- Job Type:

- Casual
- Job Category:

- Facility Services
- Open Positions:

- 4
- Department:

- Recreation
- Division:

- Facility Services
- Employee Group:

- 0
- Date Posted:

- February 25, 2025
- Closing Date:

- December 31, 2025
- Find out why our AMAZING employees love working for the City of Port Coquitlam_
- Affectionately known as “PoCo”, we are an award-winning values-based organization made up of a diverse and dedicated team of people who care deeply about the community they serve._

This is semi-skilled work involving the operation, maintenance, janitorial and care of recreation complex, which includes indoor and outdoor pools and associated buildings and facilities. An employee of this class maintains assigned facilities according to prescribed standards to ensure a safe and high quality environment and performs routine maintenance and repairs of facility equipment. In addition, the incumbent provides guidance and direction to a small group of subordinates engaged in building maintenance and janitorial duties. Duties are performed in accordance with established practices and procedures, but an incumbent exercises some independence of action and judgement in the performance of routine duties on a day to day basis, referring complex or unusual problems to a superior who reviews work performance periodically in terms of conformance to established standards, practices and procedures and effectiveness of services provided.

**Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to**:

- Performs janitorial and custodial duties, ensuring that the facilities are maintained at an established level of cleanliness and sanitation at all times, operates janitorial equipment such as vacuums, scrubbers, polishers and other related equipment; clears snow and ice and minor grounds maintenance associated with the facility
- Inspects, maintains, adjusts and operates a variety of pool equipment and facility equipment including pumps, valves, chlorinators, chlorine tanks, heating units, filters, pipes, meters and motors necessary to ensure the water quality and effective operation of the facility; reports problems or unusual readings, etc. to a supervisor; assists in problem solving and troubleshooting
- Performs a variety of semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance duties and minor repair work such as rough carpentry, painting, routine plumbing and electrical problem solving; operates power tools as required
- Provides assistance to the general public, teams and groups using the facilities, such as setting up and taking down tables, chairs, stages, sound systems and other related equipment, providing information, and enforcing rules and regulations governing the use of the facility operation as needed
- Provides direction, assistance and instruction to other members of the work unit and others working within the department and provides orientation to new members in the work unit and related areas as required
- Grade 10, supplemented by technical courses related to the work
- Minimum of two (2) years’ recent, related experience working in a pool environment
- Or an equivalent combination of training and experience
- Building Services Worker Certificate (approved 30-hour course)
- BCRPA Pool Operators Level I and II or equivalent training by other recognized provincial bodies
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of B.C

**Why should you consider working for us?**
- An hourly starting wage of $36.83 (2025 rate of pay) plus 12% in lieu of benefits and holiday pay
- We take our work seriously but not ourselves
- We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
- We care deeply about our community
- Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
- We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
- We are a living wage employer

**The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.**

**The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.**
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