Swimming Pool Technician

Overview

Swimming Pool Technician sought for pre-opening of SLS The Red Sea, a project by Ennismore and the SLS Hotels luxury brand. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing pools, spas, and related equipment to ensure safety and quality as part of a premier hospitality experience.

Company Description

Ennismore, with its luxury brand SLS Hotels, is opening a new luxury property in The Red Sea. SLS The Red Sea is planned to open in 2025 and features 150 luxury keys, 7 distinct Food & Beverage outlets, and a spa sanctuary. The project aims to offer exceptional experiences for guests of all ages and to grow the brand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Description

As a Swimming Pool Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the hotel's swimming pools, spas, and related equipment. Your primary duties include ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the pool water, performing routine maintenance, and troubleshooting issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on swimming pools, spas, and related equipment, including pumps, filters, and heaters.
• Water Quality: Test and adjust chemical levels to meet health and safety standards; maintain proper chemical balance.
• Cleaning: Clean and maintain the pool area, including skimming debris, vacuuming, and cleaning the pool deck.
• Equipment Management: Inspect and maintain pool equipment, identify and repair faults, and replace defective parts as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure maintenance activities comply with local health and safety regulations and hotel policies; transport and store hazardous chemicals safely.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, water quality tests, repairs, and chemical usage.
• Guest Interaction: Respond to guest inquiries and requests related to the pool area with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a technical or trade school program in pool maintenance is preferred.
• Experience: Proven experience as a swimming pool technician, preferably in a hospitality or commercial setting.
• Skills: Strong technical knowledge of pool maintenance and repair; ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings; excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; strong attention to detail; good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team; physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy equipment.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications: Relevant certifications in pool maintenance and water quality management.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of safety protocols and procedures related to pool maintenance.
• Customer Service: Strong customer service skills to address guest concerns and ensure a positive guest experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitality