Aquatic Facility Maintenance Tech MDVAPAOH Regions
Allegheny County, PA - USA
Job Summary
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
Salary: annually
Reports To: Chief Operations Officer
Travel: Frequent travel between assigned Goldfish Swim School locations in Maryland Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania
At Goldfish Swim School were passionate about helping children build confidence learn essential water safety skills and have fun in the water! We provide swim lessons for children ages 4 months to 12 years in a safe welcoming and family-friendly environment.
About the Role
This position combines hands-on maintenance and repairs with preventative maintenance planning troubleshooting vendor coordination and facility oversight. Youll work closely with school leadership to identify maintenance needs respond to urgent issues and ensure our facilities consistently meet company standards and regulatory requirements.
What Youll Do
Pool & Aquatic Systems Maintenance
- Troubleshoot maintain and repair pool equipment including pumps filtration systems heaters circulation systems and chemical treatment equipment.
- Monitor and resolve issues related to pool water chemistry circulation and water quality.
- Perform preventative maintenance on pool mechanical systems to minimize equipment downtime and disruptions to school operations.
- Diagnose and address HVAC and dehumidification issues specific to indoor aquatic environments including fans motors and air handling systems.
- Coordinate larger pool maintenance projects including resurfacing equipment replacements and specialized repairs.
- Ensure pool systems meet applicable health safety and water quality regulations.
- Conduct regular facility inspections to proactively identify maintenance needs safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.
- Perform general building repairs including plumbing minor electrical work drywall painting doors fixtures and other facility components within applicable licensing requirements.
- Maintain and repair pool platforms mechanical rooms and other specialized facility equipment.
- Address facility maintenance needs beyond routine janitorial services including mineral and calcium buildup on fixtures shower heads and water fountains.
- Develop and follow preventative maintenance schedules for building systems and equipment.
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests troubleshooting issues and completing repairs efficiently to minimize operational disruptions.
- Identify source and coordinate qualified vendors and contractors for specialized repairs maintenance and improvement projects.
- Schedule and oversee third-party services including HVAC plumbing electrical painting and pool-related projects.
- Review vendor proposals service agreements and completed work to ensure quality timeliness and cost-effectiveness.
- Determine when repairs can be completed internally versus when outside professional services are necessary.
- Conduct routine safety inspections and promptly address potential hazards.
- Ensure facilities and equipment comply with applicable local state and federal regulations and company safety standards.
- Partner with General Managers School Directors and operations leadership to identify prioritize and resolve facility concerns.
- Respond to urgent maintenance issues that may affect school operations including occasional evenings or weekends when necessary.
- Support facility improvement initiatives to maintain a safe clean and welcoming environment for swimmers families and team members.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections preventative maintenance work orders equipment repairs and vendor services.
- Track maintenance expenses manage supply inventories and support facility maintenance budgeting across assigned locations.
- Identify opportunities to reduce maintenance costs improve equipment reliability and increase operational efficiency.
- Establish consistent maintenance procedures and best practices across locations.
- Provide guidance and support to school management teams on routine facility maintenance and equipment concerns
What Were Looking For
- Experience working with aquatics facilities specifically strongly preferred.
- 5 years of experience in facility maintenance building maintenance or a related field; multi-site experience strongly preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical mechanical and general building systems.
- Experience troubleshooting maintaining or repairing pool equipment aquatic systems or similar mechanical systems preferred.
- Ability to independently diagnose maintenance issues and perform a wide variety of hands-on repairs.
- Experience coordinating external vendors contractors and specialized maintenance services.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize maintenance needs across multiple locations.
- A proactive solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with school leadership and operations teams.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification required or willingness to obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment at the cost of the employer.
- Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for regular travel between assigned locations.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or technical certifications in a related field preferred.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds climb ladders and perform physically demanding maintenance tasks.
- Comfortable working in pool equipment rooms mechanical spaces and varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
- Ability to safely work around pool chemicals and mechanical equipment while following established safety procedures.
- Frequent travel between assigned Goldfish Swim School locations.
- Flexibility to respond to occasional urgent maintenance needs outside standard business hours.
You feel it the moment you walk in. Theres more than vibrant colors a tropical theme and happy children. Theres something different something extraordinary. Something truly GOLDEN. Its passion. Not just a passion for kids or a passion for swimmingits a special passion for changing even saving lives by being a part of kids learning to swim.
When you work at Goldfish youre not just an employee. Youre a part of something bigger. Youre making an impact; a splash in the lives of the children in your community. Youre an integral part of a team working together to move forward a mission. Youre also making waves in your future learning life lessons in and out of the pool through mentorship leadership and passion. At Goldfish its more than a job - its an endless pool of possibilities opportunities and life-changing moments!
At Goldfish our core values are at the heart of everything we do and behind every decision that we make. To us these values are more than just words - theyre embraced with purpose in our everyday lives and what allows us to make a splash in our community and in the lives of our members and our team!
We go above and beyond with every detail to create a GOLDEN Experience!
We believe in nurturing a culture that provides WOW! Customer Service
We do the right things make the right decisions and treat people with Integrity Compassion Trust
We meet and exceed expectations so you see Extraordinary Results
We make a big deal about lifes accomplishments by remembering to Celebrate!
Each Goldfish Swim School is an independently owned and operated franchise. The respective Franchisee is the employer at each Goldfish Swim School location. Each franchisee can set their own wages benefit programs and terms and conditions of employment which may vary at each Goldfish Swim School location.
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