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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMWI - PoolsUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Maintenance Worker I – Pools Department: Parks & Recreation Division: Government Buildings Supervisor: Facilities Manager FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 2 Job Number: 0209 Job Summary Under general supervision performs work in the maintenance of municipal buildings, pools, facilities and grounds and performs other related work as required. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Performs backwashing on pool and splash pad filtration systems; assists in annual maintenance of pool equipment, and vacuums pools. • Monitors and corrects water chemistry as needed either manually or via adjusting computerized controller system. • Sweeps, mops, waxes, buffs, scrubs, and cleans floors, vacuums carpet areas; washes windows and walls; cleans restrooms, empties and cleans waste receptacles; spot cleans walls. • Cleans fountains, polishes metal work; dusts, waxes, washes and polishes furniture and woodwork. • Maintains equipment and materials used in custodial work; replenishes supplies. • Replaces light bulbs; unlocks doors and windows. • Maintains surrounding walks and grounds; assists with snow removal work and grass mowing. • Moves furnishings and equipment as directed. • Removes trash from yard and parking lot; pulls weeds from sidewalk area. • Monitors and conducts minor repair to the digital heating, ventilation and air conditioning, boiler, electrical, and plumbing and contacts outside contractors as needed. • Performs general carpentry, as needed. • Maintains digital log of maintenance. • Performs duties in a safe manner and participates in safety training. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in janitorial or building maintenance. • Certified Pool Operator Certification within six months of hire. Automated external defibrillator, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid certified within six months of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass a criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Plumbing experience and certified pool operator experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with building tenants and general public. • Ability to perform moderately heavy tasks. • Ability to perform routine custodial duties. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. • Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures, the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment and swimming ability. • Knowledge of custodial materials and equipment. • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a public building. • Ability to work independently. • Skill in the operation of various cleaning equipment including pool vacuums, floor scrubbers and wet vacuums, transfer pumps, lawn mowers, and snow blower. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Outlook and Cartegraph). Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director (4/2024) and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________