Swimming Pool Technician - Seasonal
Is your summer goal to get out more and spend more time at the pool? Would you like to get paid to do it? Wake County Environmental Health & Safety has an exciting seasonal career opportunity perfect for anyone who likes variety in their day and does not want a desk job where they are inside looking at the beautiful North Carolina summers through a window.
The Wake County Environmental Services team is seeking seasonal employees to help us with the more than 1,300 public swimming pools in Wake County including city, apartment, and neighborhood facilities. The Swimming Pool Technician (Environmental Health Technician) is responsible for protecting public health through the routine inspection of public swimming pools in Wake County by enforcing local regulations. In this role, you will be able to travel to various pools throughout the county and every day will be a little different. Those with current or prior experience working around swimming pools such as experience using pH or chemical test kits or experience working as a lifeguard are encouraged to apply!
Primary Duties;
- Inspect public swimming pools, spas and wading pools using chemical test kits to perform testing of Chlorine and pH levels
- Maintain complete and accurate records of activities by Certified Pool Operators by inspecting daily records kept at the facility
- Determine violations through inspections that could adversely affect public health and safety
- Suspend permits for violations per local rules and regulations
- Perform check list and physical inspections of all listed items on Wake County Swimming Pool Inspection Form
- Conduct face-to-face meetings with operators
- Investigate complaints of swimming pools
Apply today for this fun seasonal position and join #TeamWake
About Our Team
Wake County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation with a population of over 1 million. Environmental Health & Safety promotes public health through plan review, permitting and inspections of food service establishments, child day care facilities, nursing homes, hotels, public pools and tattoo artists. The division investigates lead exposure in children and pregnant women. Find out more about the good work we do for the community by clicking the link below. https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/environmental-health-safety
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
- High school diploma or GED
- No specific experience required
- Valid NC Driver’s License and a “safe” driving record
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
- Candidates currently working towards a degree or have already obtained a degree in a related program such as Environmental Health, Science, Natural Resources, Biology, etc.
- Current or prior experience working around swimming pools such as experience using pH or chemical test kits or experience working as a lifeguard
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
- Comfort working around pools, spas and wading pools
- Ability to accurately perform visual inspections of color sampling kits used to determine proper Chlorine and pH levels
- Ability to drive to numerous locations within Wake County to perform visual and physical inspections of facilities
- Ability to work around chemical test kits and irritant chemicals
- Ability to work outside in varying weather conditions