Pool Operator Maintenance Work

Location: hirify.global Vancouver Campus, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; onsite work

Salary: CAD 30.01–32.72 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a university whose Athletics and Recreation department supports student and community recreation, aquatic facilities, varsity teams, and competitive clubs.

What you will do

• Prepare, produce, and maintain pool water quality and building conditions.
• Perform routine maintenance, minor repairs, emergency response, equipment servicing, bulb and filter replacement, and facility conversions.
• Maintain washrooms, change rooms, hallways, classrooms, offices, workspaces, and public areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Assess service calls, take corrective action, and coordinate requests with appropriate trades.
• Operate and maintain facility equipment and tools, read blueprints and technical manuals, and manage supplies, inventory, and records.
• Support maintenance, renovation, housekeeping, health, safety, and sustainability projects while providing service to pool users, clients, and partners.

Requirements

• High school graduation and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Pool Operator 1 and Pool Operator 2 certifications from BCRPA and/or RFABC.
• Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence required.
• Knowledge of swimming-pool operation, repair, maintenance codes, safety precautions, chemical water treatment systems, and pool-water testing.
• Ability to handle liquid chlorine, muriatic acid, soda ash, and similar chemicals using personal protective equipment.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, computer, written, and verbal communication skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; ability to work independently, in a team, and under pressure.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working in an aquatics environment.
• Experience operating hand tools, ladders, pumps, and related facility equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time staff position covered by a union agreement.
• 37.5-hour work week with morning, mid-day, evening, and weekend shifts based on operational requirements.
• Work supports safety, sustainability, facility management, pool maintenance, and facility operations.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and respect for diverse perspectives.