Pool Services Technician

Pool Services Technician

Salary

$39,014.03 - $40,964.73 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Civil Service

Job Number

2026-07131

Department

PARKS, RECREATION & COMM SVCS

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is actively seeking a Pool Services Technician.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is skilled craft work in the maintenance and operation of public swimming pools and fountains. The work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and operation of pool electrical and mechanical equipment which involves the use of specialized equipment and skills and is learned on the job or through specialized training. Contacts with others require basic courtesy, tact, and effectiveness in dealing with others, including contacts to request or provide information, ask questions, or obtain clarification. The work is semi-routine in that tasks are covered by procedures or precedents, but some latitude is permitted to consider the most appropriate method, technique, or procedure to follow. The work is performed primarily outdoors where there are some risks and hazards, but they are known, predictable, and controllable. Operates a computer and hand tools associated with the maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment, public swimming pools, water systems, filter systems and pumps. Operates motor vehicles. The work involves moderate physical activity and demands which may involve lifting or moving objects weighing more than 50 pounds, working at heights more than five feet above the ground, and handling hazardous chemicals. The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are subject to instructions and established work routines, and the worker is given latitude to rearrange the sequence based on changing work.

Examples of Work

• Conducts daily inspections of pool water for proper chemical balances, bacteria levels, and pH; conducts chemical tests of water; apply chemicals as appropriate to maintain proper pH and chemistry levels; assure safety of pool water; test temperature of heated pool water.
• Cleans and maintains the swimming pool, surrounding areas and related equipment on a regular basis; brush and vacuum pools, hose down surrounding decks and backwash filters for water clarity; clear pool drains, gutters, and deck drains.
• Maintains daily records related to pool maintenance, pool repairs, safety incidents, water test results and other assigned activities.
• Diagnoses and communicates needed repairs and maintains public swimming pools, water systems, filter systems, pumps, and playground equipment.
• Maintains manual and/ or automated records and prepares reports.
• Picks up trash and cleans public swimming pools, restrooms, and facility areas.
• Transport and stores hazardous chemicals.
• Operates and inspects tools and equipment and makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• Operates vehicles to transport various types of materials and equipment.
• Operates a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment associated with public swimming pools, water systems, filter systems, and pumps.
• Knowledge of basic electrical theory.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures associated with the maintenance and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment found at public swimming pools, including water systems, filter systems, and pumps.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in the maintenance and operation of electrical and mechanical equipment found at public swimming pools, including water systems, filter systems, and pumps.
• Ability to diagnose needed repairs and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment found at public swimming pools, including water systems, filter systems, and pumps.
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment found at public swimming pools, including water systems, filter systems, and pumps.
• Ability to operate assigned vehicles.
• Ability to prepare and/or oversee the preparation of manual and/ or automated records and reports.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to operate a computer to input and retrieve data.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations including calculating volume and square footage.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing more than 50 pounds.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• One year of education and/or experience in the maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment, including water systems, filter systems, and pumps.
• Pool Service Technician work location will be Friendship Fountain and support fountains and splash pads city wide.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain, and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville certification as a public driver.
• A valid Certificate of Competency in Pool Operation, approved by the Public Health Division, is required within 6 months of employment, and must be maintained during employment in this class.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $39,014.03-40,964.73 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

05

Do you have one year of education and/or experience in the maintenance and operation of mechanical equipment?

• Yes
• No

06

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

07

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

08

Does your experience include water systems, filter systems, and pumps.

• Yes
• No

09

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

10

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

11

A valid Certificate of Competency in Pool Operation, approved by the Public Health Division, is required within 6 months of employment, and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

12

Pool Service Technician work location will be Friendship Fountain and support fountains and splash pads city wide.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

13

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Drivers License
• GA Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Drivers License.

14

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

15

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

18

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the drivers license information I have provided to access a drivers license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my drivers license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my drivers license.
• I do not possess a valid drivers license.

19

Provide your full Drivers License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. PLEASE NOTE: Florida driver's license numbers are changing. Provide your most recently issued number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

20

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

21

If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx