Pool Technician

Blackhawk Country Club will be the premier full-service club in the East Bay, where members gather as a community and create lifelong connections through exceptional experiences in an incomparably beautiful setting.

As a member of the Blackhawk Country Club team, you play an integral role in advancing our Club’s Vision and Strategic Plan. You will be expected to adhere to our "6B's," which outline the fundamental expectations we have of every employee. Additionally, we rely on you to embody our HAWKS CODE culture, bringing it to life through your language, attitude, and actions.

Position Summary

Blackhawk Country Club is hiring a part-time Pool Monitor. We are seeking reliable and dependable staff to open and/or close the pool, which includes placing or removing the pool’s insulation covers and run chemical test to monitor the pool’s water. Onsite training will be provided at the time of hire. Schedules are typically for open and close only but at times may include pool monitoring during busier times of the season. The pool opens at 6am 7 days a week and open staff usually arrive around 5:15am. The pool closes at 8pm 7 days a week and close staff usually arrive around 7:45pm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pool Opening and Closing Procedures:
  • Safely open the pool by removing insulation covers, storing them properly, and ensuring that the pool deck and surrounding areas are clean and hazard-free.
  • Close the pool by securing the insulation covers, ensuring that all equipment and facilities are safely stored, and the pool area is secured.
• Water Chemical Testing:
  • Perform daily water chemical tests to monitor chlorine, pH, and other chemical levels, ensuring that they remain within safe and health-compliant ranges.
• Equipment and Maintenance Oversight:
  • Inspect pool equipment, including filtration systems and safety equipment, to ensure proper functioning and report any issues to supervisor.
  • Record daily operational logs, including chemical test results and maintenance checks.
• Perform other duties as assigned:
  • Carry out additional tasks related to pool operations and facility maintenance as required by management within the scope of the position.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Education and Experience:
  • Prior experience working in a pool setting or similar facility preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of pool maintenance, including water chemical testing, is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to safely and efficiently handle pool equipment, including insulation covers and chemical testing supplies.
  • Strong attention to detail, especially in monitoring and adjusting water chemical levels.
  • Good communication skills, with the ability to work well with supervisors, co-workers, and pool patrons.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, and moving pool covers and equipment.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must be available for early morning, evening, or weekend shifts as needed for opening and closing the pool.
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move pool covers and equipment.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching throughout the shift.
  • Requires full range of motion to perform physical tasks such as adjusting pool equipment, handling chemical testing supplies, and securing pool covers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work Environment:
  • Work primarily takes place outdoors, exposing the employee to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, and rain.
  • The environment includes working near water and on slippery surfaces, requiring caution and attention to safety at all times.
  • The position may involve working early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays based on pool operation hours.
• Interaction:
  • Regular interaction with members and staff is common, requiring effective communication, interpersonal skills, and diplomacy.
• Safety:
  • Adherence to health and safety protocols, including the pool’s emergency action plan.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.