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Certified Pool Operator

Role Summary

Reporting to the engineering leadership team, this position is responsible for maintaining the pool environments and chemical levels to ensure a safe and pleasant guest experience.

Accountabilities:

• Perform a variety of maintenance procedures relating to swimming pool and hot tub heaters, filters, pumps, motors, cleaning systems, automatic controls and electrical systems
• Check and maintain chlorine and pH levels to assure appropriate content according to health standards
• Clean, sweep, and vacuum pool gutters, sides and bottom
• Check gauges and assure pool water levels are maintained
• Maintain and retain accurate records of pH and chlorine levels
• Maintain the cleanliness of aquatic area and perform any repairs to pool deck as necessary
• Clean sand filters, backwash, clean pool strainers, test safety equipment for all pools, place and remove pool covers during the winter months and maintain a 3ft safety walking area around pool during the winter months
• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact and a friendly verbal greeting using the guests’ names when possible.
• Compliance with all pool regulations and ensure a clean and safe working environment with active participation in the health and safety program
• Adhere to all environmental policies and programs as required
• Seasonal opening and shutdown of pools and hot tubs
• Basic understanding and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as it pertains to performing certain tasks
• Assist the Engineering department with snow removal around the resort when needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience working with pools and aquatic systems.
• WHMIS, Standard First Aid (including CPR-C and AED awareness
• Hotel or building operation experience required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in hot, humid or cold environments
• Must be able to work flexible early morning hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Required to move, lift, carry, pull and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire shift
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting and pulling
• Move through narrow, confined or elevated spaces
• Move over sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces