Aquatics Facility Coordinator

Aquatics CoordinatorCoordinates aquatic maintenance and repair of an Olympic-size competition pool and an aquatics center, regulating over 1,000,000 gallons of water, and specializes in skilled maintenance and repair work of aquatic facilities, including water slides, play structures, tower diving, and other amenities. The coordinator maintains chemical balances and related chemical testing and control systems, performs pump repairs, maintains filtration systems, and repairs geothermal heating and cooling systems.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:LeadershipDemonstrates an understanding and reflection of the City's mission, vision, and values, and a commitment to achieve organizational goals aligned with the City's strategic planChampions a high-performance work culture that encourages and embraces new ideas, develops individuals, and welcomes and encourages diverse perspectivesArticulates strategic and innovative thinking and provides clarity to deliver superior servicesApproaches the job with enthusiasm and curiosity to promote a solutions-oriented work cultureManagementEffectively manages assignments and priorities to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks, and responsibilitiesFollows suggested procedures to ensure the highest standards of risk management, employee safety, and risk avoidanceCoordinates projects and work activities with other divisions and oversees the efforts of contractors at assigned facilitiesSolicite and evaluate quotes from vendors and assists in bid package preparation for maintenance projects at assigned facilitiesResponds to service requests in a courteous and timely manner and resolves complaintsWorks closely with staff on facility operations; provides guidance and direction to skilled and unskilled personnel as neededAssists with preparation of budget estimates for renovation and maintenance projectsTechnicalMaintains safe and proper chemical-controlled aquatic facilities that meet or exceed health department, local, state, and federal standardsMaintains the geothermal system that feeds into the pumps that are used to heat and cool the pool water while maintaining year-round pool temperatures of 82 degreesMaintains pumps and systems with the ability to either install or repair themFamiliar with all types of filtration systems that include both manual and automated systems, including backwashingRequires understanding of the hydraulics of pool systems; maintains proper pool chemistry, including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and controllers, calculates proper flow rates, collects water samples, and adjusts chemicals as neededCoordinates operation and maintenance of pumps, filters, pipes, valves, processors, chemical injectors, aerator systems, chlorinators, and motors up to 30 hpTroubleshoots unplanned mechanical failures or weather-related issues with before and after testing of water chemistry and adjustsOrders chemicals and maintains storage at two aquatic centers; maintains MSDS sheets for all chemicals stored on siteExamines aquatic facilities and play structures and makes recommendations for preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations as needed; this includes water slides, diving boards, diving towers, and major pump systemsOversees and participates in the repair and maintenance of the pool decks, pool walls, pool floor areas, and conditions of ceramic tilesAssists with general repair and maintenance work, including painting, minor plumbing, maintenance of showers, dressing rooms, and restroom facilitiesMaintains required health department records and state slide inspectionsReviews vendor/contractor invoices for accuracy and maintains records and warranties for repairs, renovations, and servicesTroubleshoots mechanical, filtration, and chemical systems, performing related maintenance, repair, and modifications as neededResponsible for ordering supplies, equipment, and materials as requiredTracks the occurrence of life/safety inspections and ensures that they are performed regularlyResponds to and instructs staff and oversees fecal accidents and bloodborne pathogen incidentsTeam SkillsSupports honest and transparent decision-makingCollaborates with all team members in a way that builds upon ideas and takes personal accountability and ownership of projects, roles, and assignmentsOpenly exhibits a positive attitude, in words and action, and encourages others to do the samePerforms related work as required.Emergency Response Status: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience in the repair and maintenance of aquatic facilitiesMust possess a Certified Pool Operator License or Aquatic Facility Operator LicenseValid Driver's LicenseKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Broad knowledge of pool water hydraulics and methods, materials, and tools used in the aquatics maintenance trades; includes motors, pumps, filters, chemical feeders, and related mechanical equipmentAbility to operate specialty equipment and gauges required for monitoring pool operations; includes chemical test kits, chemical controllers, booster pumps, and automated chemical control systemsKnowledgeable of hazardous materials and chemicals used in aquatics and maintains MSDS sheetsAbility to maintain ongoing education requirements pertaining to pool operations with upgrades in technology and changing local, state, and federal standardsSkilled in one or more building trades (Pool Operations) with reasonable proficiency in other trades such as electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and facility maintenanceAbility to perform mathematical calculations to monitor and adjust chemical feeders, flow rates, and temperature regulatorsAbility to accurately estimate labor and material costs for repair, remodeling, and maintenance projectsAbility to coordinate the efforts of vendors/contractors and team members to ensure that work is carried out in an organized and logical mannerAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and the publicWork Environment & Physical Requirements:Work Environment: 20% inside a climate-controlled building and 80% outside work, which may include driving.Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require: sitting approximately one (1) hour per day, standing approximately five (5) hours per day, and walking approximately two (2) hours per day.

The work requires frequent: bending/stooping, climbing, crawling, fine manipulations, grasping, kneeling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 to 44 pounds, and on many occasions lifting/carrying objects weighing 50 pounds and over. Also required is the ability to pull, lift, and store pool blankets, reels, lane lines, and starting blocks weighing up to 60 pounds.Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Enough to hear normal motor operation, alarms, bells, and chemical controller operations. Speaking: Enough to communicate orally with others in person and on the telephone.

Seeing: Enough to see and read computer monitor screens, detect color coding, and operate vehicles.Driving Requirements: The work requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, and calculators, as well as associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; internet applications; and database management.Other Machines: Requires the ability to operate pool vacuums, pressure washers, generators, and hydraulic lifts used in replacing major pumps.Tools: The work requires proficiency with calibration equipment, large-pump removal equipment, hand tools, and PVC maintenance tools.Important Information:Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTINGNo - CREDIT CHECKNo - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.