Aquatics Technician II

Aquatics Technician II

Salary

$66,164.80 - $78,790.40 Annually

Location

City of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Varies by Position

Job Number

JH-T12036-202607

Business Area

1714 - Parks & Recreation

Personnel Area

3100 - Parks & Rec

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

JOB INFORMATION

See NOTES below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Aquatics Technician II positions inspect, maintain, and perform complex repairs of aquatic equipment and facilities including motors and pumps at various Citywide fountains, water features, and swimming pools; design, renovate and construct aquatic facility systems including circulation, filtration, and plumbing systems; repair, inspect, and test chemical control and feed systems; install and maintain bulk chemical storage tanks; use power tools for fabrication of custom fittings; test and maintain water quality as required by health codes and safety standards; keep logs, maintain records, and generate reports; maintain inventory of equipment; determine maintenance schedules for equipment; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27

• 2% effective 7/1/28

• 2% effective 1/1/29

• In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following equity adjustment wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Aquatics Technician II: 5% effective 1/1/29.

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).

• Aquatics Technician II employees may be required to work nights, unusual shifts, overtime, and on standby (Emergency Call Out) for which they may receive additional pay. Standby may be required.

• Aquatics Technician II employees are required to work in confined spaces such as equipment vaults, surge tanks, and sump pits wearing full face respirators, splash guard suits, and boots; lift items weighing up to 100 pounds; utilize hoisting equipment; and may be required to work overtime.

• Aquatics Technician II positions are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification at the time of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE: Two years of full-time experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including pumps, valves, filters, piping systems, and chemical systems at large commercial aquatic facilities. Qualifying experience MUST include one year of full-time experience in the repair, renovation, and/or modification of pumping, circulation, and filtration systems.

NOTE:

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

CERTIFICATES: A valid Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator certification (AFO) is required at the time of hire.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

SCREENING PROCESS

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.

Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).

Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.

Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Local 127 or review the Benefits Summary for Local 127 Employees.

01

I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?

• Current city employee
• Former city employee
• Current & former city employee
• None of the above

03

If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR.

04

The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of full-time experience do you have maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, filters, piping systems, and chemical systems at large commercial aquatic facilities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06

Describe your full-time experience maintaining and repairing pumps at large commercial aquatic facilities. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent in this area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

07

Describe your full-time experience maintaining and repairing valves at a large commercial aquatic facility. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent in this area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

08

Describe your full-time experience maintaining and repairing filters at large commercial aquatic facilities. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent in this area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

09

Describe your full-time experience maintaining and repairing piping systems at large commercial aquatic facilities. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent in this area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

10

Describe your full-time experience maintaining and repairing chemical systems at large commercial aquatic facilities. Specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent in this area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None."

11

Indicate which of the following chemical systems you have experience with.

• Liquid chlorine
• Chlorine tablet feeders
• Salt chlorination
• Carbon dioxide (CO2)
• Muriatic acid
• Muriatic tablet feeders
• None of the above

12

How many years of full-time experience do you have in the repair, renovation, and/or modification of pumping, circulation, and filtration systems at large commercial aquatic facilities?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

13

Describe your repair, renovation, and/or modification experience at large commercial aquatic facilities in the following areas: a. pumping systems; b. circulation systems; c. filtration systems. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent on each area, and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in a specific area, write "None."

14

Which of the following certifications do you possess? NOTE: Attach proof of certification to your application.

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
• Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer City of San Diego

Address 1200 3rd Ave., Suite 300, MS 51P

San Diego, California, 92101

Phone (619) 236-6400

(619) 236-6358

Website http://www.sandiego.gov/empopp/