Pool Service Worker at City of New Westminster

As a central hub in the Metro Vancouver area, the City of New Westminster delivers a broad spectrum of urban services to over 85,000 residents. New Westminster is rich in history with a viable and thriving economy and has a population representative of the diversity of the region. The City is staffed by talented and dedicated employees who work together to achieve its strategic vision. We have earned a proud reputation for civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations.

We are looking for one part-time Pool Service Worker to join our dynamic team at the təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre, a state of the art facility designed for flexibility, accessibility, and sustainability.

This is combined operational, technical and building maintenance work performed on an assigned shift in an aquatic facility. You will perform a variety of routine maintenance, inspectional and security duties relating to swimming pools and aquatic buildings and equipment. In addition, you carry out pool filtration and vacuuming duties as required. Duties include: janitorial and custodial duties, ensuring that the weight area, washrooms, changing rooms, lobby and pools are maintained at an established level of cleanliness and sanitation at all times; maintaining a routine inspection and maintenance program for filtration systems and related pool equipment and recommending the need for major repair work to be undertaken externally; inspecting, adjusting and operating a variety of swimming pool equipment such as pumps, valves, chlorinators, heating units, filters, chlorine tanks, pipes, meters and motors as necessary to ensure the water quality and effective operation of the facility; maintaining a small inventory of pool chemicals and advises supervisor of need to re-order to replenish stocks; performing a variety of semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance duties and minor repair work such as painting, plumbing and locker repairs and carpentry; and related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pool maintenance tasks such as performing pool chemistry tests, backwashing filters, vacuuming and diagnosing filtration systems for optimal pool operation.
• Maintain cleanliness in change rooms, fitness areas, offices, and natatorium spaces through diligent janitorial tasks.
• Enhance building security and engage with the public courteously to elevate customer experiences.
• Collaborate within a diverse team to achieve organizational objectives across various facilities.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Courteous and effective communication with the public, groups, and facility users.
• Demonstrate the ability to observe equipment, report malfunctions, and follow instructions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in janitorial methods, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office knowledge is an asset.
• Motivated to learn the newest methods of pool operations, with a holistic approach to building management
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Ideal candidates will have Pool Operator 1 and 2 certifications.
• Building Service Worker certificate preferred.
• Possess a working knowledge of pool water filtration, heating and disinfection systems.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clear Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check.
  
  

Additional Information

• The successful candidates must be flexible to work various schedules and accept assignments at different facilities based on operational needs.
• Applications must attach a copy of the required certifications to their applications.
  
  

Overview of təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre

A State-of-the-art Facility Featuring

• Sustainability achievements: Zero Carbon Building standard, LEED Gold certification.
• Leisure and lap pools, hot pools, diving boards, steam room, and sauna.
• Revolutionary inBlue pool drum filtration system for improved water and air quality with reduced energy and water consumption.
• Fitness area, two gymnasiums, cycle studio, and multi-purpose rooms.
• Childcare facility, wellness programs, and a café.