Pool Technician

The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants in one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lasting meaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.


Why join the City of Oakland Public Works Department
The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill two (2) permanent full-time vacancies within the Oakland Public Works Department. The ideal candidate will be someone who has knowledge of pool water chemistry and holds a Certified Pool Operator certification.

Under general supervision the Pool Technician uses a full range of technical level skills to perform water quality control at City operated swimming pool facilities; cleans pools and monitors pool equipment; and performs related duties as assigned.

The Pool Technician is distinguished from the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor I in that incumbent of the latter assigns directs and supervises the work of multiple maintenance units.

The Pool Technician receives general supervision from a Construction & Maintenance Supervisor I Facilities Complex Manager or higher-level management staff.

We are looking for someone who:

• Provides great customer service: Cares about customers listens to their needs and provides prompt and helpful service.
• Has strong pool maintenance and technical skills: Understands basic pool chemistry and water treatment and is comfortable working with plumbing electrical and mechanical pool equipment.
• Is organized: Keeps track of daily maintenance tasks stays on top of their work and uses basic hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Is clear and effective at communicating: Listens well follows instructions shares information clearly and works well with customers coworkers and supervisors.

• Performing routine cleaning and pumping of pool water.
• Ensuring the surrounding pool area is free from debris.
• Providing chemical treatments to maintain optimal water quality levels and restoring water to correct level.
• Regularly assessing and balancing pH and chlorine levels in the pools.
• Conducting safety tests on equipment and maintaining/repairing pool equipment such as filters pumps chlorinators and heaters.
• Managing inventory records of swimming pool maintenance supplies.
• Maintaining accurate records of water quality readings.
• Reporting major mechanical issues to supervisor.

• You will be able to enjoy pleasant outdoor weather enjoying the fresh air and sunshine while carrying out your duties.
• You will engage in consistent tasks which will be appreciated if you love the structure of routine work.
• You will have the freedom to work independently managing your tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision fostering a sense of autonomy and ownership in your work.
• You directly contribute to water safety enabling youth adults and seniors across Oakland to enjoy swimming activities knowing the pools are maintained to the highest standards of safety and cleanliness.

• You will work outdoors in various weather conditions which can be challenging during rain or extreme heat.
• You will occasionally perform physically and mentally demanding tasks involved in pool maintenance and repair.
• You will receive instructions from supervisors that may change throughout the day requiring flexibility and sound decision-making to adjust to changing priorities.

• Mathematical Facility:Performing computations and solving mathematical problems
• Decision Making:Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation:Understanding interpreting and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Safety Focus:Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Professional & Technical Expertise:Applying technical subject matter to the job
• General Physical Ability:Using strength endurance flexibility balance and coordination
• Handling Stress:Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure challenge or adversity
• Environmental Exposure Tolerance: Performing under physically demanding conditions
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new and better ways of doing things
• Teamwork:Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Using Technology:Working with electronic hardware and software applications
• Adaptability:Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires

• Possession of certification as a Certified Pool Operator issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation.
• Possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout the duration of employment.

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO) Certification through the National Recreation & Park Association
• Past experience performing maintenance in municipal public or private pool settings.

The Recruitment Process:

The City of Oakland works with a Civil Service system. Applicants apply online and HR staff reviews their experience education and training listed on the application against the minimum qualifications listed for each position.

Candidates who demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements are then invited to participate in an assessment process (or testing) to measure their knowledge skills and abilities in job-related areas.

Candidates who do not demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements will have an opportunity to request a final review. Candidates must request a final review within 5 business days of being notified that they did not meet the minimum qualifications.

In the final review candidates may clarify information already provided on their application. No additional work history education or certifications will be accepted. Any decisions made during this review process will be final.

For this recruitment all qualified applicants will be invited to invited to the job simulation exercise (sometimes referred to as a performance exam)(weighted 100%). You will have 7 days to complete the test once the link is sent to your email. The tentative date of the performance exam is the week of November 2 2026.

Candidates requesting reasonable accommodations for the examination process must request accommodations no later than one week before they are scheduled to take the exam; otherwise it may not be possible to arrange accommodations for the selection process. Please complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation in Testing form by clicking on this link or by copying and pasting the link into your browser to open it:

who pass each stage in the process will be placed on an eligible list. Some candidates may receive extra points for example if you are a Veteran with an honorable discharge or if you are a current City of Oakland resident. If youre applying to a restricted posting and you are eligible as a current City employee you may also receive additional points for your City service. Extra points are only applied to passing scores so if you do not pass every element of the testing process you cannot use extra points to pass.

The City of Oakland reserves the right to modify the selection process and date of examination as necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. The information contained in this announcement is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Whats in it for you

• Work/Life Balance: 40-hour work weeks
• 15 paid holidays
• Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
• Retirement: CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
• Health: The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
• Dental: Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Vision:VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
• Sick leave: Employees accrue 12 days per year
• Deferred Compensation:457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
• Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Life Insurance up to $200k & Employee Training.

Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.

Disaster Service Workers

All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

How to Apply

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user of the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:

you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).

Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Lori Blake Senior Human Resource Analyst at