Pool Technician

The Pool Technician will assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the swimming pools and related equipment.

Company Overview:

Millennium Investments is a leading force in construction and real estate development, with a legacy of creating world-class properties like The Crane and East Resort. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence drives every project we undertake.  We invite you to join our team of over 600 employees, to work at one of the most unique hospitality properties in Barbados and the oldest operating hotel in the Caribbean.  
 

We are seeking a Pool Technician to join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting the Property Operating Maintenance function within our organisation.  In this position, you will be eligible for employee benefits such as health and life insurance, exclusive employee discounts in our Food & Beverage Outlets, exclusive discounts to stay at our resorts, exclusive rates for 50+ affiliate resorts worldwide and discounts on gym membership.

Applications open to Barbadian nationals, CARICOM Nationals eligible to work in Barbados or eligible for Free Movement of Skills/Labour Certificate and Foreign Nationals with permission to reside and work in Barbados.

Role Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and highly motivated individual to join our Property Operating Maintenance Team. The Pool Technician will assist with the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the swimming pools and related equipment. The Pool Technician will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety and proper functioning of all pools, pool equipment and immediately surrounding areas, including pumps, filters, chemical treatment equipment, and poolside amenities. They will also assist in monitoring pool safety standards, perform routine inspections, and address any technical issues promptly to provide guests with a safe and enjoyable swimming experience.

Summary of Main Duties:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Always maintain positive guest relations by anticipating guest needs, and by acknowledging and responding promptly to guest concerns.
• Takes personal responsibility for adequately resolving guest complaints by initiating service recovery techniques to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
• Inspect pools on daily basis and follow the proper procedures for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Tests the chemical balance of pool.
• Treats water with chemicals and reports water quality to supervisor.
• Maintains appropriate levels of chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Physically inspects the pools along with drains and filters to ensure that they are free of debris and properly functioning.
• Daily inspects safety equipment and keeps inspections up to date.
• Regularly inspects decks for defects and reporting to immediate supervisor.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas inclusive of pump rooms.
• Check daily work and service orders for any problems, make assessments and complete assignments to expected standards.
• Maintain timeliness and work schedule in accordance with the preventative maintenance program.
• Complete internal or guest related, service requests logs required.
• Maintain proper use, cleaning, and storage of all tools, equipment and supplies.
• Report any equipment failure or maintenance defects to the Pool Supervisor and frequently check to ensure defects are fixed.
• Complete relevant reports in accordance with departmental standards.
• Maintain safety standards.
• Consistently use all software and hardware assigned to enhance service delivery.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Good organization skills, have the ability to follow instructions and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in the handling of hazardous chemicals.
• The ability to compute basic math calculations.
• Manual dexterity the ability to operate pool maintenance tools and equipment.
• Good focus attention on details.
• The ability to prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines for work assignments.
• The ability to think clearly and perform work assignments well, under pressure.
• The ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• The ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. 
• The ability to stand for long periods of time, transport tools, equipment and pool supplies safely.
• The ability to work around dust, fumes and chemicals safely.
• The ability to communicate agreeably with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
• Flexibility to work on weekends, holidays, and evenings as scheduled.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a pool technician in the hospitality industry would be an asset.
• Certification in pool operation and maintenance would be an asset.

Please note that only suitably qualified applicants will be invited to interview.