Seasonal Part-Time Splash Pad Care Taker

Expires: 24th April, 2026 Texas

Prepare and clean municipal aquatic facilities. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: litter control around the facility area, restroom cleaning, chemical checks, system maintenance and keeping general areas around the facility clean and presentable at all times.  Position will perform their duties under the direct supervision of the Aquatics Coordinator and Assistant Aquatics Coordinator.  

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and clean the three municipal splash pads. Tasks include:
• Perform opening and closing checks daily.
• Clean splash pad area, amenities area, and restrooms. 
• Perform minor repairs needed. 
• Report major repairs needed.
• Report potential safety hazards. 
• Perform necessary daily or weekly pump house maintenance as needed. 
• Keep pump house neat and clean.  
• Check all amenities and keep in good condition. 
• Water chemistry checks and record findings.  
• Transport chemicals and other supplies in between splash pads if needed.  
• Tour each facility each day to check for safety issues or hazards and report them to the proper personnel.
• Maintain chemicals and supplies needed to clean and prepare the facility, follow all safety guidelines for handling chemicals.
• Maintain equipment used in cleaning and preparing the facility.
• Test water chemistry and record measurements
• Must be able to provide accurate maintenance reports and log all work done on each of the pools.
• Each facility will be deep cleaned at least once a week depending on need basis. All facilities will be checked and spot cleaned each day.  
• Maintain records and submit any required reports to the supervisor.
• Enforce facility rules to public when necessary.
• Perform related duties as required.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

Completion of the high school which will provide the following:
  
Valid Current Driver's License
Physical Exam Required

Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:
 

• The tools, equipment, materials, and methods used in aquatic maintenance;
• Basic understanding of water chemistry levels and how to test levels;
• Basic understanding of aquatic circulation systems.

Ability to:
 

• Learn and follow aquatic facility safety procedures;
• Follow and complete daily task lists;
• Maintain written records;
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Physical Requirements
 

• Continuously stand and walk during the shift;
• Frequently bend and kneel;
• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds;
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds;
• Frequently walk and stand during the shift;
• Frequently push and pull objects in order to clean pool;
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward and at the waist and partially flexing of knees;
• Occasionally rotate upper trunk to the right or left or forward while sitting or standing;
• Place arms above, at or below shoulder height;
• Coordinate eye, hand and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.   

Job Benefits

n/a

Application Information

Application must be submitted online at /careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit /careers/Lubbock.