Aquatic Facility Operator - Promotional (Parks & Recreation)

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $35.64 - $43.32 Hourly DOQ
  

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for the position of Aquatic Facility Operator (Promotional Only).

As part of the Parks team, the Aquatic Facility Operator (Promotional Only) plays a critical role in ensuring Ventura’s recreational spaces are safe, clean, and fully operational. This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the well-being of the community through the delivery of high-quality public services and facility maintenance.

This position performs maintenance, repair, and inspection of the City’s state-of-the-art multi-use aquatics facility, including its pools, buildings, park structures, and equipment. The Aquatic Facility Operator also serves as a lead worker, providing guidance and oversight to facility maintenance staff.

Aquatics Facility Operators may work a rotating schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Incumbent may be required to work sand-by on rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed within a designated time frame. Standby assignment is at the discretion of the Division Head.

What You'll Do

As the Aquatic Facility Operator, you will:

• Oversee and perform skilled maintenance, repair, and inspection of pool systems, buildings, equipment, and park structures.
  
• Test and maintain proper pool water chemistry; apply chemicals, and service chlorine systems, boilers, pumps, motors, filters, and controllers to ensure safe and compliant aquatic operations.
  
• Maintain and troubleshoot building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and carpentry
  
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations for public pool operations and facility conditions.
  
• Coordinate and implement a preventative maintenance program; maintain accurate records, reports, manuals, and inventories.
  
• Inspect work for quality and compliance; prepare service orders and reports.
  
• Assign and schedule work for facility maintenance crews, monitor performance, and provide training and guidance.
  
• Review construction plans, specifications, and equipment manuals to support facility repairs and capital improvements.
  
• Conduct safety meetings and assist with staff training programs to promote a safe work environment.
  
• Support budget preparation, equipment purchasing, and supply management in coordination with the supervisor.
  

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of pool mechanical and chemical systems.
  
• Lead by example and support a team-oriented environment.
  
• Organize and complete multiple priorities efficiently, even with frequent interruptions.
  
• Adapt quickly to shifting needs and take initiative in problem-solving.
  
• Be customer-focused, safety-conscious, and committed to high service standards.
  

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of high school and two years of increasingly responsible pool maintenance or water/wastewater operator experience are required. Some prior experience with general facilities maintenance, including the mechanical repair of boilers, pumps, filters, electrical and control systems, preferably in a large-scale facility, is required. Experience as a lead worker or supervisor is highly desirable

License: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California driver license may be required.

Certificates: The following must be obtained within six months of employment:

• Aquatic Facility Operator OR Pool Operator.
  
• Red Cross Basic First Aid.
  
• Red Cross or Heart Association Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation -Professional Rescuer (CPR-PR).
  

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

***OPEN ONLY TO CURRENT REGULAR STATUS CITY OF VENTURA EMPLOYEES***

Note: Current City of Ventura employees must use the Workday Jobs Hub career section to apply for this position.

To be considered for this promotional opportunity, you must be a Regular or probationary status employee with the City of Ventura. Please complete an online City Application and supplemental questionnaire to apply for this promotional opportunity.

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire via your employee WorkDay Jobs Hub App by the filing deadline. It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire, may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

APPLICATION REVIEW:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a department selection interview. Select candidates will be notified of specifics at a later time.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by viewing here Aquatic Facility Operator .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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