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CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Maintenance Worker II – Pools
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Government Buildings
Supervisor: Facilities Manager
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Civil Service: Yes
Pay Grade: 5
Job Number: 0510
Job Summary
Under general direction, performs all aspects of maintenance, security and cleaning duties of
buildings and grounds in various city facilities. The primary focus of this position is the
maintenance and repair of aquatics systems and mechanical and plumbing systems within
swimming pools and splash pads.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
• Performs backwashing on pool filtration systems; inspects and repairs system as needed.
Helps coordinate assistance for annual pool maintenance; vacuums pools and adds
chemicals to pool water as needed.
• Inspects automatic chemical delivery system chemical level, adds chemicals as needed;
inspects, cleans and repairs system.
• Monitors water chemistry and makes corrections as needed either manually or via
computerized controller systems.
• Cleans all areas of assigned buildings, sweeps, mops, vacuums, and waxes floors.
• Washes windows and lockers, cleans restrooms and empties trash.
• Monitors and conducts minor repair to the digital heating, ventilation and air
conditioning, boiler, electrical, and plumbing.
• Paints, caulks, replaces ceiling tile, replaces filters, and unloads trucks.
• Maintains records of work activities and reports the need for other repairs.
• Maintains surrounding walks and grounds; assists with snow removal work and grass
mowing.
• Cleans swimming pool decks and makes repairs to shower areas as needed.
• Works with contractors in construction, remodeling and maintenance of assigned
buildings.
• Orders hardware and cleaning supplies for Recreation facilities and maintains adequate
inventory.
• Schedules needed work.
• May be requested to answer calls and respond.
• Performs duties in a safe manner and participates in safety training.
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• Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the
workplace and community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and four to six months of related experience or training;
or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in building
maintenance, including general plumbing, heating, electrical or mechanical
maintenance.
• Certified Pool Operator Certification or Aquatic Facilities Operator. Automated external
defibrillator, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid certified within six months of hire.
Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of
age. Must pass a background check.
Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other
• High school education or G.E.D. and seven to twelve months of related experience or
training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in
written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages,
area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and take measurements.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, recreation rules, safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and maintain written job records.
• Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Knowledge of custodial materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in a public building.
• Skill in the operation of various cleaning equipment including pool vacuums, floor
scrubbers and wet vacuums, transfer pumps, lawn mowers, and snow blower.
• Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Outlook
and Cartegraph).
Supervision
No supervision of direct reports.
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Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally
required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee
regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving
mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee
is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen,
insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves
more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure
to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations.
Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential
accommodations with the employer.
Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director (2/2025)
I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I
agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable
accommodation.
Employee Date
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