Title: Trades Technician III- Certified Pool Operator
State Role Title:
Hiring Range: UG
Pay Band: 3
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
The Certified Pool Operator is responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of two full size pools, and endless swimming pool, and after-hours pool events including weekend events.
Essential Functions:
• Maintain water quality according to or above State standards including but not limited to:
o Required daily chemical checks, including weekends
o Addressing all water chemistry issues
o Backwashing filters
o Keep pump filter baskets clean
o Ensure chlorine pumps are functional and the lines clean
o Ensure chemical controllers are calibrated and functioning
o Maintain a vacuuming schedule for all bodies of water
• Maintain a safe and clean pool deck area
o Inspect safety equipment for proper placement, serviceability, and expiration dates
• Maintain a functional and organized pump room environment
o Pump room is kept clear of debris
o Materials are stocked, available, and in their labeled area
o Ensure the chemical room is up to code
o All chemical supplies are full and present including chlorine barrels
• Work with the Aquatics Manager to consistently improve facility procedures and standards
• Conduct routine maintenance such as electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and preventative maintenance
• Respond to after-hours emergencies
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned
• This position is considered essential
Minimum Qualifications
• Able to obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) license within six months of employment
• Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge
• Basic carpentry and painting skills including
• Basic tile and grout repair experience
• Must be able to lift, move, and handle chemicals responsibly
• Must be a team player
• Decision making and judgement focused on safety, accident prevention, and high-quality guest experience
Additional Considerations
• Advanced skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and/or tile and grout repair
• Qualified applicants will have a current Certified Pool Operators (CPO) license
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
• Walk, sit stand, squat, and crawl
• Lift in excess of 50 lbs
• Sit and operate equipment in rough and finished terrain for long periods of time
• Utilize hands and wrists with high dexterity to use all common hand and power tools
Contact Information
Name: Tamara Wade
Phone: 540-464-7322
Email: wadete@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
The Commonwealth of Virginia is located in the South Atlantic region of the United States. It was the 10th state to be admitted to the Union on June 25, 1788. Home to approximately 8 million residents, Virginia is the 12th most populous state in the United States. The capital is Richmond, and its most populous city is Virginia Beach.
The narrative history of the Commonwealth of Virginia often begins with the founding of Jamestown in 1607, near what is now modern day Williamsburg, Virginia. Jamestown became the first permanent English settlement in the New World, and the Virginia General Assembly, established on July 30, 1619, is now recognized as the oldest legislative body in the western hemisphere. When Virginia became a royal colony in 1624, the robust tobacco trade that had been developing in Virginia helped establish the American colonies as a powerful economic force. During the American Revolution, Virginia witnessed the final surrender of British forces at Yorktown and later became known as the birthplace of many revolution-era figures and future American presidents, including George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. To date, 8 United States presidents have been born in Virginia, more than in any other state.
The modern government of Virginia is nearly identical in structure to the federal government, and is divided into 3 branches, these being the executive, legislative, and judiciary branches. The Virginia General Assembly is comprised of the 100-member House of Delegates and the 40-member Senate. A governor and lieutenant governor are elected every 4 years. Governors cannot be elected to or serve consecutive terms. Virginia’s judicial system consists of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Circuit Courts, and the lower General District Courts and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Virginia has 13 electoral votes in presidential elections, and possesses 11 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
