Pool Technician I (Operating Engineer I) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4669900) Apply  Pool Technician I (Operating Engineer I) Salary $40,960.00 - $47,104.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12496 Department General Services Opening Date 12/13/2024 Closing Date 12/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. General Services Facilities Maintenance Division is responsible for the repair and maintenance of over 250 city government facilities including: City Hall, Public Safety Building (Jail), Norfolk Consolidated Courts Complex, entertainment venues such as the Scope Arena, Chrysler Hall, Attucks Theater, the Virginia Zoo; a cruise terminal, all police and fire stations, recreation centers; pools and numerous city office buildings. The Division is staffed with 98 employees responsible for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, carpentry, elevators, roofing, moves and relocations of city employees, finance, and administrative functions. The Department of General Services is seeking a qualified Pool Technician to monitor and maintain city-wide interior/exterior swimming pools, splashpads and decorative fountains. The Pool Technician will test pool water and adjust chemicals as needed, maintain pumps and filters, and ensure pools are clean and safe for citizens’ use. Essential Functions Essential functions for the Pool Technician include, but are not limited to: + Monitors and maintains overall operation of interior and exterior swimming pools + Takes water samples to check water chemistry + Adjusts chlorine, CO2, and other chemicals as needed + Obtains estimates for materials and/or services and submits for purchase order by following procurement procedure + Replaces circular pumps and motors + Checks operations of boilers, hot water heaters, and air conditioning units for indoor pools + Ensures operations of chemical feed pumps and filtration systems are working properly Removes non-operational parts and pumps and takes to vendor for repair + Keeps pump/filter areas clear of debris + Cleans areas around and inside pools + Repairs equipment as needed + Reports building issues affecting pool operation to supervisor + Preps and closes outdoor pools for winter months and reopens in summer + Educates personnel in pool equipment operation + Schedules, coordinates, and oversees work on pools and equipment while serving as liaison between division managers and contractors + Maintains exterior decorative fountains and splashpads + Follows Facility Maintenance's Purchasing Resource Guide to procure materials and services for assigned work orders + Uses work order management application (Facility Dude) to update assigned work orders with notes, labor hours, and materials used Education/Experience Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Required: + One year of experience in maintenance, repair, and operation of HVAC or Decorative Fountains and Commercial Pools. Preferred: + Experience checking pool water chemical levels and adjusting as needed. Additional Information & Requirements + Valid Driver's License Required. A DMV transcript dated within 30 days will be required if selected for hire. Work Schedule : + Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM + Occasional overtime + This position is designated as Essential and will be required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a $5,000 signing bonus. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the answer that best describes your current educational level: + Less than High School Diploma + High School Diploma/GED + Some College/Vocational School Courses/Apprenticeship Training + Associate Degree/ Vocational School Graduate/Apprenticeship Completed 04 Please indicate the years of experience you have in commercial pool maintenance: + No experience + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 05 Please indicate the years of experience you have working with commercial pool pumps and motors: + No experience + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 06 Please indicate the years of experience you have checking pool water and adjusting chemicals as needed: + No experience + Less than 1 year + 1-2 years + 3-4 years + 5 or more years 07 Do you currently hold any commercial pool certifications? Please select all that apply: + No certifications + Certified Pool Operator + Pool and Spa Operator + Field Service Professional + Aquatic Facility Operator (NRPA) 08 Do you possess a valid driver's license? (A DMV transcript dated within the previous 30 days will be required if selected for hire.) + Yes + No 09 This position is designated as Essential and will be required to report to work during City closures due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 10 Do you have the legal right to work in the United States and, upon employment, can you provide documentation to verify this? + Yes + No 11 Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. 12 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 13 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email