SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

I.

Title

Swimming Pool Technician II/Custodian

II.

Definition

Under general supervision cleans and maintains swimming pools, pool equipment, chlorine
generators; responsible for vehicle, vehicle stock and equipment; performs routine cleaning
in a plant or installation; and does related work consistent with the job description .

III.

Examples of Duties

Responsible for the work of Pool Technician I and keeps daily and monthly pool readings
(records) of all pools on route; drives vehicle to sites; cleans and maintains swimming pool
by vacuuming, skimming, cleaning scum gutters and baskets, hand cleaning tile, proper pool
chemistry; operates and maintains filters, chlorinators, and pool equipments, including pool
heating equipment; makes checks of pH, chlorine, total chlorine, alkalinity, and cyanuric
levels of pool water; adjusts chlorinators and adds chemicals as required; washes down and
cleans all areas adjacent to pool, boiler room, equipment room, drinking fountains around
deck, and pool equipment; keeps inventory; orders items used for repair and equipment on
vehicle. When weather does not permit this type of work, working from an Operations work
schedule see job description of a Custodian 11.

IV.

Distinguishing Characteristics

V.

Employment Standards

A.

Knowledge of:

Extensive knowledge of entire chlorinator system, pool
operation, filtering system;

Methods, tools, and practices of all phases of pool maintenance for maintaining a
safe, clean, and orderly pool area;

Modern cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment;

The tools and basic practices of routine building maintenance work;

First Aid, CPR, and water rescue.

B.

Ability to:

Effectively demonstrate custodial skills to employees;

Supervise the work of others;

Keep records and prepare reports;

Complete work orders that pertain to your job;

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Swim 10 yards, tread water for five minutes;

Pass Swimming Pool Technician test;

Meet the public tactfully and courteously; establish and maintain
cooperative and effective work relationships;

Physically perform pool maintenance, including
working in water at times;

Make minor repairs to pool equipment;

Use cleaning materials and equipment with skill,
safety, and efficiency;

Perform heavy physical labor;

Read and understand directions in use of chemicals and solutions,
especially those which could be dangerous to a person's health.

C.

Ability to Obtain

CPR (within three months);

First Aid (Red Cross within three months);

CPO (Certified Pool Operators Certificate within three months).

D.

Education/Training/Experience:

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent and/or combination of education,
experience and training which meets or exceeds the standards of knowledge,
skills and abilities listed above, and passage of District test.

E.

Licenses/Certificates:

Have a valid California Driver License.

Date:April, 1995

Range:23a

Work Year:12 months

Position Code:241524

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