Pool Laborer - Summer 2024

Job Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY: The pool laborer is primarily responsible for maintaining grounds along with pool and facility cleanliness to meet safety standards.   Inspects pool daily and follows proper procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.

Job Duties

• Police grounds/ parking lot for litter and remove trash daily.
• Vacuum diving well, lap lanes, plunge pool and wading pool as scheduled.
• Sweep and hose down pool decks.
• Clean and sanitize locker rooms
• Empty filter baskets and inspect pool mechanics to ensure proper functioning.
• Maintain diving boards by cleaning, lubricate fittings and hinges as scheduled.
• Inspect and tighten ladder bolts as scheduled.
• Groom sand areas.
• Work directly with the aquatic supervisor, maintenance supervisor and pool managers.  Complete daily checklists and logs.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services which includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Social Perceptiveness - Understanding people's reactions.
• Service Orientation - Looking for ways to help people.
• Speaking and Expression – Communicating clearly by talking to others.
• Coordination - Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
• Active Listening - Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
• Monitoring - Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
• Instructing - Teaching people how to do something.

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Have knowledge in operating and maintaining mechanical equipment.
• Be in good physical condition, dependable and able to work without direct supervision.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic understanding of pool water quality control and pool equipment's mechanical functions
• Experience working with a diverse workforce and population

 

Supplemental Information

 

SUPERVISORY STATUS: None

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Our Commitment to You:  We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City of Dubuque values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.