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Aquatics Maintenance Technician

Salary$45k – $56k
LocationAurora, Colorado
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seen1w ago
Last seen20h ago
JOB LOCATION
18150 E Vassar Pl Aurora, Colorado 80013
City of Aurora, Colorado
It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we’re growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
Why Work for Aurora?
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Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
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Diverse community
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Competitive total compensation package
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Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
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Light rail station minutes away
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On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
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Access to innovation workspaces
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The city of Aurora’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Department’s mission is to encourage active lifestyles and create healthy environments for people, nature and community.
The award-winning operation consists of seven divisions (Golf, Open Space and Natural Resources, Parks Operations, Planning, Design and Construction, Recreation, Business Services and Communications) that collectively manage more than 8,000 acres of open space, 100+ parks, 180+ athletic fields, over 100 miles of trails, three nature centers, two reservoirs, five recreation centers, five golf courses, indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities and one of Colorado’s largest municipal urban forestry programs.
Aurora PROS is committed to delivering exceptional public service while being responsible stewards of its diverse system of parks, programs, natural resources, and amenities that enhance the daily quality of life for Aurora residents
Benefits
The hiring range for this role is $21.52 - $26.89/hour
Salary to be commensurate with experience.
The deadline to submit applications is September 20, 2026. Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as we determine that we have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.
Position Overview
The purpose of the Aquatic Maintenance Technician role is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of aquatic facilities through routine maintenance, repair, and monitoring of pools, mechanical systems, and facility equipment. This role maintains water quality and regulatory compliance, performs preventative maintenance, and helps ensure facilities are functional and safe for public use.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists work crews in the installation, repair and maintenance of swimming pools and related equipment and aquatic facilities.
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Conducts preventive maintenance inspections of equipment
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Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment
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Maintains and repairs tools and equipment
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Vacuums pool floors, skim debris, scrub tile lines, and maintain surrounding deck areas
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Maintains and/or coordinates services on pool heating systems, pumps, motors, filters, chemical injectors, and chemical controllers
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Calibrates and repairs all chemical and water related aquatic equipment such as water flow meters and valves and performs proper backwashing procedures
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Procures necessary supplies and equipment as needed for projects
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Perform regular water testing and chemical balancing to ensure safe and hygienic water conditions
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Makes routine plumbing, fixture, referring major system needs to others. Cleans and repairs drains, sometimes requiring the need to dive and perform underwater maintenance
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Performs other related duties as assigned
The listed primary duties and responsibilities are not a comprehensive list of expectations for the job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education:
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High school diploma or GED
Experience:
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2 years of experience in aquatics maintenance or related field
Licenses and Certifications:
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Colorado Driver’s license with a good driving history
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Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facilities Operator within six months of hire
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CPR/First Aid/AED/BBP certifications within six months of hire
Knowledge:
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Knowledge of practices, procedures, equipment and systems related pool maintenance
Skills:
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Skill in performing tool and equipment maintenance activities
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Adjusting equipment appropriately
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Using supplies safely and efficiently
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Transporting and operating equipment safely
Abilities:
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Understand verbal and written instructions
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Able to work independently and with limited supervision
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential Personnel:
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When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.
Physical Demands:
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Frequent physical work
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May require the ability to lift a maximum of 80 pounds with assistance
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May lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
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Frequent walking and standing
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Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and climbing
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Hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment and vehicles
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Vision to read manuals, record data, monitor/observe instruments and gauges
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Hearing/listening for troubleshooting and warning signals
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Speech communication to provide technical information and to communicate with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
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Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, and chemicals
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Work may be performed in a confined space
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Handles a variety of chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, and concrete and building material common to maintenance and construction
Equipment Used:
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Operates a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles common to maintenance and construction.
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Operates computers and irrigation controls.
The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.
Legal
For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.
Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.
Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.
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