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Aquatic Facility Technician I

Salary

$27.44 - $39.79 Hourly

Location

AZ 85233, AZ

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

26-0080

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

PR AQUATICS MESQUITE POOL

Opening Date

10/06/2025

Closing Date

10/26/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

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We Are Seeking

With every job we fill, our focus is on providing best-in-class service to our citizens while offering professional growth opportunities in a rewarding and innovative work environment. Team Gilbert has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated professional to fill the position of Aquatics Facility Technician.

The Aquatic Facility Technician ensures the safe and compliant operation of aquatic environments through skilled maintenance, inspection, and repair of pools, splash pads, and related systems. This role monitors water quality, calibrates chemical controllers, and maintains accurate chemical logs to meet health and safety standards. The technician performs general trades work—including plumbing, electrical, and general construction—and oversees the upkeep of mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, and filtration units. Responsibilities also include coordinating with contractors, supporting capital improvement projects, and maintaining inventory of tools and supplies. By operating specialized equipment and adhering to safety protocols, the technician helps sustain clean, functional, and welcoming aquatic facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

+ Performs general maintenance work on aquatic facilities: performs skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work involving cleaning, maintenance, and repair of swimming pools, fountains, splash pads, and associated equipment and facilities; maintains water quality and proper chemical levels in pool water; performs preventive maintenance work as needed.

+ Ensures that operation and maintenance of aquatic facilities and equipment are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and health codes; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or safety hazards.

+ Conducts inspections of aquatic facilities, equipment, and pool water to identify deficiencies: inspects/tests equipment and parts for proper operations; makes adjustments, repairs, or replacements as appropriate; reports problem situations.

+ Maintains proper chemistry of water in swimming pools, splash pads, water features and fountains: calibrates and adjusts chemical controllers; tests water quality; adds chemicals to pool water as needed; maintains daily chemical logs; responds to chemical spills at pools.

+ For a full list of responsibilities, you can view the job description HERE (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gilbert/classspecs/1149282) .

The anticipated schedule for this position is Wednesday - Sunday, 6:00AM - 2:30PM.

About You

The ideal candidate for this role will have hands-on experience in aquatic facility operations, including water chemistry, mechanical systems, and general building maintenance. They should be skilled in interpreting technical documents such as blueprints and equipment manuals, and capable of performing a wide range of maintenance tasks with precision. A strong team player, the candidate must be able to prioritize tasks, remain calm under pressure, and deliver excellent customer service in a dynamic environment. Certification as an Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) is required within 120 days of hire, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role demands a proactive, safety-conscious individual who can support both routine operations and special projects with confidence and technical expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

+ High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).

+ One to three years previous experience and/or training involving aquatic facility operations, commercial pool maintenance/repair, water chemistry, mechanical maintenance, and general building maintenance.

+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

+ Certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification within 120 days of hire date.

Why Team Gilbert?

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We Are Here to Help!

Gilbert is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If any reasonable accommodation is needed while participating in the application and interviewing process, please contact our People Team (Human Resources) at 480-503-6823. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Gilbert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Gilbert offers a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions that includes medical and dental insurance, life insurance, disability, pension, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, babies at work, and more! Click Here (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=42978&t=637793142009536761) to see a list of our benefit offerings at-a-glance, or visit our website to see our full employee benefits guide (https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/human-resources/benefits) .

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your work history and experience. In answer to questions asking you to describe your work experience, if you do not have that type of experience, enter "N/A". Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will disqualify you from further consideration, so please be thorough in answering the questions. You must also attach a resume to be considered for this position. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate response below.

+ Yes

+ N0

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)?

+ Yes

+ No

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How many years of experience do you have with aquatic facility operations, commercial pool maintenance/repair, and water chemistry?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years experience

+ 3 - 5 years experience

+ 5+ years experience

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How many years of experience do you have with mechanical maintenance and general building maintenance?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years experience

+ 3 - 5 years experience

+ 5+ years experience

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Do you hold a Certified Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certification?

+ Yes

+ No

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The following question is strictly confidential and will not be made part of your application for employment. Preference Status per Arizona Revised Statute 38-492 (select all that apply):

+ Veteran

+ Disable Veteran

+ Veteran's Spouse/Surviving Spouse

+ Disabled Person

+ None of the Above

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Employer

Town of Gilbert

Address

50 E. Civic Center Drive Gilbert, Arizona, 85296

Phone

(480) 503-6823

Website

https://gilbertaz.gov/jobs

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