Recreation Facilities Attendant – Aquatics ... - City of Kamloops

Enhance your lifestyle and your career . . . Join us now as:Recreation Facilities Attendant – Aquatics (Temporary)(More than one may be hired)Competition No. 0437/12At the City of Kamloops we’re focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on anorganization"wide community culture that celebrates the employees who make it all happen. We offermany advantages including ongoing training and professional development opportunities, coupled withexceptional benefits, all in the beautiful natural setting of the BC Interior.Kamloops is Canada’s Tournament Capital, a family and business"friendly community committed toproviding great customer service, enhancing community partnerships, and supporting economic growth.Our 700 employees provide customer services and programs to a local and regional population of 125,000people. Kamloops provides abundant recreational possibilities for residents and visitors alike, as well aseducation and culture opportunities and activities.The Recreation Facilities Attendant – Aquatics performs semi"skilled facilities maintenance and janitorialwork of a varied nature under general and limited supervision of the Recreation Facilities MaintenanceSupervisor. Work involves swimming pool operation; minor building maintenance; custodial and janitorialwork at pools, monitoring and adjusting pool chlorine content, pH and water temperature; and directingand answering inquiries from the general public. The hours of work for this position include a variety ofshifts.The successful applicant will have:• Pool Operator Level 1.• BC Driver's Licence " Class 5.• WHMIS Certificate.• Minimum three months previous pool testing/vacuuming and maintenance experience.This unionized position pays $24.75 per hour, and hours of work are various. This is a temporaryposition until approximately September 30, 2012. Refer to Article 19(g) in the City ofKamloops/CUPE Local 900 Collective Agreement regarding Benefit Allowance for part time and temporaryemployees.For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly withvulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes and passes acriminal record check.Please send your application by 4:00 pm, Thursday, August 2, quoting Competition No. 04"37/12 to:Human Resources DepartmentCity of Kamloops105 Seymour StreetKamloops BC V2C 2C6Fax: 250"828"3635Email: HR@kamloops.caFor detailed information on this position and for more information on our community, please refer to ourwebsite at www.kamloops.ca/jobs. The City of Kamloops thanks all applicants for their interest in applyingfor this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Kamloops boasts excellent sporting and recreational facilities, with four distinct seasons offering the perfectpursuit for active lifestyles and outdoor enthusiasts, be it on water, land or snow with plenty of sunshinethroughout the year. Enjoy professional theatre and symphony productions as well as art shows andcultural events at a variety of venues. And we’re only a three hour drive from the Vancouver area!105 Seymour Street | Kamloops BC V2C 2C6 | P. 2508283439 | F. 2508283635 | www.kamloops.ca

CITY OF KAMLOOPSJOB TITLE:Recreation Facilities Attendant - AquaticsPAY GRADE: 7NATURE AND SCOPE OF WORKPerforms semi skilled facilities maintenance and janitorial work of a varied nature under generaland limited supervision of the Recreation Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. Work involvesswimming pool operation; minor building maintenance; custodial and janitorial work at pools,monitoring and adjusting pool chlorine content, pH and water temperature; and directing andanswering Inquiries from the general public. The job involves year-round indoor work for themajority of the time, characterized by frequent and considerable temperature and humiditychanges; above average noise levels; occasional exposure to noxious odours and toxicchemicals; the possibility of more serious injury; and moderately heavy exertion. The incumbenthas significant responsibility for the safety of others in the installation of chlorine bottles andmust exercise ordinary care to ensure the safety of others. In addition, the incumbent mustexercise courtesy and some tact in non routine dealings with the general public. Close care andattention are required to prevent serious damage or loss to facilities.ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK1. Replaces spent chlorine bottles, back washes pool filter, cleans and disinfects pooldecks, washrooms, dressing rooms and tests pool water for chlorine, pH andtemperature levels, adjusting as necessary.2. Performs off-season facility and equipment maintenance including minor building,painting and mechanical tasks.3. Provides assistance and direction to and supervision of all facility users to ensure thesafety of the public and the property.8. Checks and cleans washrooms, dressing rooms, stands and lobby, replenishing suppliesas required.9. Strips, washes, waxes and reseals floors as required.10. Answers inquiries and complaints from the general public in person or by phone.11. Shovels snow from outside entrances to public facilities.12. Reports janitorial and operating supply needs and receives shipments of materials andsupplies.13. Connects public address and scoreboard systems as required.14. Set ups and cleans up facilities for special events and swim meets.16. Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND KNOWLEDGE1. A working knowledge of pool maintenance.2. An elementary knowledge of swimming pool filter plant operation.3. Ability to perform minor mechanical, electrical, and building repairs.4. Ability to exercise courtesy and some tact in dealings with the general public.REQUIRED TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, MEMBERSHIPS, ETC.1. Pool Operator Level 1.2. BC Driver's Licence - Class 5.3. WHMIS Certificate.4. Minimum three months previous pool testing/vacuuming and maintenance experience.