Aquatic Service Person

Join the Community Recreation and Culture team as an Aquatic Serviceperson and play a key role in ensuring our aquatic facilities are safe, healthy and at their best for our citizens to enjoy.

As an Aquatic Serviceperson you will be responsible for maintaining facility cleanliness and safe operation at various Leisure and Recreation Centres. Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style.

With a focus on the City of Edmonton’s Cultural Commitments to being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent, you will:

• Perform general janitorial work which involves cleaning floors, walls, windows and fixtures, vacuuming the pools and ensuring the washrooms are clean and disinfected
• Pick up debris around pool areas
• Maintain pool filtration systems
• Monitor and balance pool water chemistry and perform periodic, scheduled readings
• Perform periodic security checks and report any security problems
• Assist in facility maintenance at the end of the day as they clear the facility of customers
• Complete routine inspections and maintenance reports, as required
• Provide exterior site maintenance, including picking up garbage and changing garbage bags, as well as snow removal and ice clearing in the winter
• Complete in-house training as required
• Use of respiratory protection including Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is required for some duties included in this position. Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring is a requirement for these positions
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Completion of 10th grade or equivalent
• Minimal swimming ability (able to swim at least one length of a pool)
• Experience in custodial work, pool maintenance service work or related work experience is an asset
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs is required as part of the normal duties
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions along with a working knowledge of computers
• Level 1 Swimming Pool Operator’s Certificate is an asset
• Valid Intermediate First Aid, CPR/AED certificates are a condition of employment. Successful candidates will be required to obtain these certifications upon commencing in the position
• Ability to acquire knowledge of the standard methods, material and equipment employed in the care and maintenance of swimming pools and related facilities
• Demonstrated decision making, prioritization, and time management skills
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator. For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Applicants may be tested

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact Employment@edmonton.ca.

Up to 2 permanent part-time and up to 2 temporary full-time for up to 18 months in accordance with Article 18.02.03 of the Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: Up to 39 hours per week for part-time; 40 hours per week for full-time. Evening, overnight, and weekend work is required.

Salary: $22.072 – $30.606 (Hourly)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: JP/SK

Classification Title: Aquatic Serviceperson
Posting Date: May 9, 2023
Closing Date: May 19, 2023 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 4 – Permanent Full-time and Part-time
Union : CUPE Local 30
Department: Community Recreation and Culture
Work Location(s): Various Locations (City Wide)

How to Apply
Apply online here.