Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Seeking a responsible and experienced Certified Pool Operator (CPO) to oversee the safe, clean, and compliant operation of our swimming pool. The CPO will be responsible for water readings, recordkeeping, and ensuring that the facility complies with applicable Massachusetts health and safety requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take daily chemical readings for Chlorine, pH, Calcium, and Alkalinity. Order any chemicals/testing supplies as necessary.
• Ensure that the filter is on 24/7; add water to the pool when necessary; ensure the pool deck/area has all proper safety equipment; monitor locker rooms for cleanliness and operation.
• Every 4-5 weeks, perform a backwash to clean out the filters and strainers
• Periodically clean all blocks and diving board with chlorine; grease diving board; vacuum pool and clean vacuum bags
• Continual balance of pool chemical levels and cleanliness of pool deck, locker rooms, etc. is essential to obtaining our Pool Operating Permit through the Andover Health Department. Water analysis performed by Frontier Research.
• Use the Maintenance Helpdesk to request additional work from custodial staff in the pool area such as: replacing overhead lights, steam cleaning of the deck, cleaning locker rooms, etc.
• Periodically work with contractors to the school for work with air quality and ventilation, plumbing work, and electrical work; work with EZ Test Pools to resolve problems as they arise (replacement of tubing in chlorine pump, electrical problems with Chemtrol unit, etc.), South Shore Gunite (impeller replacement), The Fulcrum Guy (diving board maintenance.
• Maintain communication about pool facility concerns with the Superintendent, maintenance, as well as all members that use the pool.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• Must be CPO certified

ABILITY, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Ability to accurately test and document water chemistry.
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial swimming pool.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work independently and respond to operational issues.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, age and/or disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.