Job Posting Title:
Pool Operation Specialist Seasonal
Department:
Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Location:
5901 Paradise Blvd NW
Pay Range:
$21.15 - $30.13
Close Date:
05/01/2026
Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more.
The Pool Operations Specialist (Seasonal) oversees the safe operation and maintenance of the pool facility during the summer season. This role leads lifeguards, coordinates work schedules, and maintains timekeeping records. Ensures lifeguard certifications and training are up to date, monitors and adjusts pool chemical levels, performs routine equipment maintenance, and maintains required reports and logs. Handles financial deposits and responds to emergencies to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the facility.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor and adjust pool chemical levels regularly to ensure safe water balance in accordance with health standards.
- Collect, account for, and deliver pool revenue to the County’s designated bank.
- Perform routine maintenance including draining, cleaning, refilling the filter pit, adjusting valves, and cleaning equipment to ensure safe and sanitary conditions.
- Monitor swimming areas and activities to prevent accidents or injuries; maintain order and assist with rescues as needed. Administer CPR or first aid, and notify emergency personnel as required.
- Inspect the facility and equipment daily for cleanliness and functionality; clean or refill the pool as needed.
- Prepare monthly facility and operations reports.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date pool chemical and operations logs.
- Handle sensitive or confidential documents and records with appropriate discretion.
*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four (4) years of work experience in swimming and lifesaving practices.
*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Certified Pool Operator, Red Cross Lifeguard Training, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) certifications are required.
SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE
The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
- Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
- This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
- Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
- Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver’s license while employed in this position.
- Copies of required certifications must be submitted with application and must remain current while employed in this position.
- Employee must complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Employee is outdoors 75% of time when assigned to outdoor pool; employee is outdoors 25% of time when assigned to inside pool.
- Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment; however, worker is exposed to wet cement and mat surfaces while working. Outdoor surfaces include concrete, asphalt, ramps, stairs, wood decks, and ladder chairs.
- Work hazards or potential work hazards include the exposure to dangerous emergency situations involving rescue, hazardous chemicals, and possible exposure to bodily fluids from persons with life-threatening diseases.
- Flexible work hours may be required.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS
- Employee handles writing utensils, various paperwork, files and reports in the documentation of statistical reports, daily pool chemistry logs, daily bank deposits, and ordinary office record keeping.
- Employee handles hazardous materials (possible cancer-causing particles) to include chlorine gas, chlorine bleach, hydrochloric acid, sodium bisulfate, sodium thiosulfate, carbon dioxide gas, sodium bicarbonate, calcium chloride, muriatic acid, calcium hypochlorite, and other such pool chemicals.
- Employee utilizes a filter mask when handling some hazardous chemicals.