City of Fort Lauderdale
The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
This is manual and semi-skilled work of average difficulty in the maintenance of City-operated swimming pools. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks requiring some acquired ability in the use of hand tools, power tools, SCUBA and mechanical equipment.
Work may include manual labor in the off-loading of supply trucks, moving of pool deck equipment, including diving boards, lifeguard chairs, pool covers and lane lines. An employee in this class may be responsible for building and grounds maintenance in an assigned area. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.
Essential Functions
Conducts chemical tests for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperatures
Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
Maintains and cleans pool deck areas, brushes pool surface areas and cleans tiles, pool equipment and components such as skimmers, gutters, ladders and railings
Assists with pool equipment and operational set up/break down for recreational programs and/or special events
Assists with placement and removal of pool blankets
May operate and clean pool filtration equipment
May operate gas powered pressure cleaner and various handheld power tools in conjunction with job assignments
May water, weed and maintain landscaped areas
May supervise and participate in the setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of equipment
May work staggered hours which may include evening hours
May work weekends, nights and holidays
May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Have one (1) year paid experience in the maintenance or operation of a commercial aquatic facility
Have a current Certified Pool Operator's Certification (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Must obtain an American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification within six (6) months from date of employment
If assigned to Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (FLAC), must obtain basic SCUBA certification within six (6) months from date of employment
If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204)
Physical Standards As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception. May work in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity.
Selection Process Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
Equal Opportunity The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, inclusive employer and a drug‑free workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
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This is manual and semi-skilled work of average difficulty in the maintenance of City-operated swimming pools. An employee in this class is responsible for the performance of a wide variety of manual and semi-skilled tasks requiring some acquired ability in the use of hand tools, power tools, SCUBA and mechanical equipment.
Work may include manual labor in the off-loading of supply trucks, moving of pool deck equipment, including diving boards, lifeguard chairs, pool covers and lane lines. An employee in this class may be responsible for building and grounds maintenance in an assigned area. Work is normally performed under the general supervision of a higher classified employee who issues written and oral instructions. Work is reviewed by the immediate supervisor; constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks.
Essential Functions
Conducts chemical tests for pool water quality and monitors pool water temperatures
Maintains daily maintenance and pool chemical usage logs
Maintains and cleans pool deck areas, brushes pool surface areas and cleans tiles, pool equipment and components such as skimmers, gutters, ladders and railings
Assists with pool equipment and operational set up/break down for recreational programs and/or special events
Assists with placement and removal of pool blankets
May operate and clean pool filtration equipment
May operate gas powered pressure cleaner and various handheld power tools in conjunction with job assignments
May water, weed and maintain landscaped areas
May supervise and participate in the setting up and taking down of benches, seats, chairs and other equipment
May perform minor repairs on equipment and municipal buildings including lubrication of equipment
May work staggered hours which may include evening hours
May work weekends, nights and holidays
May assign and issue tools, maintain shop area and equipment
Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Have one (1) year paid experience in the maintenance or operation of a commercial aquatic facility
Have a current Certified Pool Operator's Certification (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
Must obtain an American Red Cross CPR & First Aid certification within six (6) months from date of employment
If assigned to Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex (FLAC), must obtain basic SCUBA certification within six (6) months from date of employment
If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204)
Physical Standards As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.
The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderately loud. The work entails sedentary work in an office setting. While performing duties, employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and fingers dexterity keyboarding. Sometimes work is stressful when working under stringent time constraints. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception. May work in adverse weather conditions such as heat and humidity.
Selection Process Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.
Equal Opportunity The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, inclusive employer and a drug‑free workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.
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