Pool Technical Assistant

About this role

Job Posting Title: Pool Technical Assistant ---- Hiring Department: Lee and Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 19 ---- FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer ---- Earliest Start Date: Ongoing ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Purpose   Assist in water treatment, filtration, plumbing and mechanical operations of the Texas Swim Center and Texas Athletics pools & spas.

Responsibilities   • Assist Filtration Technician in plumbing, electrical and technical equipment maintenance. Demonstrate professionalism at high profile events. Take initiative to anticipate issues by regular equipment checks. Communicate with officials, coaches and meet administration with any needs or questions. Use problem solving skills to resolve any issue. Respond professionally and with a sense of urgency to resolve those issues. Work as a team and provide leadership when needed to ensure a successful event. • Conduct daily tests and routine maintenance of assigned pools and/or spas. Test and adjust water chemistry to meet standards for oxidation and sanitation. Check and interpret gauges, flow meters and monitoring equipment for operational efficiency. Utilize excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving issues with any equipment. Take initiative by anticipating risk management concerns and address accordingly. • Assist in cleaning and backwashing filters, water treatment, pumping equipment and filters of 16 therapy pools • Inspect appearance of the pool and surrounding area to ensure no health or accident hazards to users. Utilize excellent problem solving, flexibility and adaptability when resolving issues with any equipment.  • Assist in repair of facilities including but not limited to tiles, line hoses, valves, benches, etc.  • Utilize strong communication skills and tactfulness to deliver excellent customer service when responding to questions or concerns from staff, coaches and officials as well as any questions or concerns from coworkers. • Attend mandatory meetings and training sessions Speak publicly and express ideas in a respectful manner when attending and actively participating in staff trainings and meetings. Display a strong ability to work in a team structure and in an environment comprised of diverse populations.  • Adapt to changing policies and procedures when necessary and be able to communicate changes effectively to coworkers. • Demonstrate leadership by setting the standard for peer employees, completing detail-oriented tasks on maintenance checklists thoroughly and with accuracy. • Demonstrate personal accountability, professionalism and strong work ethic through punctuality, appropriate dress, preparation, ethical behavior, integrity and positivity. • Leverage digital technologies ethically and efficiently to solve problems, complete tasks, and accomplish goals. • Enhance career management by developing the ability to identify and articulate skills, strengths, knowledge, and experiences. • Demonstrate global/intercultural fluency by valuing, respecting and learning from diverse cultures, races, ages, genders, sexual orientations, and religions. Practice inclusivity and sensitivity and maintain ability to interact respectfully with all people and understand individuals’ differences. • Other duties as assigned.   

Student Job Responsibilities   • Assist in water treatment, filtration, plumbing and mechanical operations. • Other duties as assigned.   

Salary Range   $13/hour 

Working Conditions   • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (PPE) • May work in all weather conditions • May work in extreme temperatures • May work around chemical fumes • Standard office environment • May work around biohazards • May work around chemicals • May work around electrical and mechanical hazards • Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation • Use of manual dexterity  • Climbing stairs    • Lifting and moving

Work Shift   • Work to be performed in-person, on campus • 19 hours per week • Schedule varies.

Required Materials   • Resume/CV 

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. 

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.   ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to

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