Pool Cleaner job description

About the job

We are looking for a pool cleaner to keep pools and their water clean, from skimming and vacuuming to testing chlorine and pH and running the filters, so the pool stays safe to swim in.

Duties and responsibilities

• Skim floating debris and vacuum and brush the pool floor and walls
• Test chlorine, pH and alkalinity daily and record the results
• Add chlorine and other chemicals at the correct doses and store them safely
• Clean filters and skimmer baskets and backwash the filter
• Check that pumps and disinfection units are working and report faults
• Clean the pool edges, tiles, surrounding deck and showers
• Close the pool when the water is unsafe and tell the supervisor
• Open the pool at the start of the season and cover and protect it when it closes

Working conditions

• Outdoor work in the sun and heat
• Handling chlorine and chemicals with protective equipment
• Travel between clients' pools in some roles

Requirements

• No formal qualification required; able to read and write to record test results
• 3 to 6 years of experience in pool cleaning and maintenance

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Pool cleaning
• Water quality testing
• Chlorine and pH balancing
• Filtration and pump systems
• Pool maintenance
• Chemical safety
• Reliability

Preferred

• A pool water treatment course
• Experience with hotel, club or resort pools
• Good swimming skills