Pool Maintenance {Seasonal} (Job ID: 13-2026-03)

Position Summary:

The City of Independence is seeking seasonal Pool Maintenance staff to work under the city's Parks & Recreation Department from Friday, May 1, 2026 – Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The City of Independence Recreation Department is committed to excellence in programming, facilities, and service while improving the quality of life within our community.

The primary responsibility of City of Independence Pool Maintenance staff is to perform routine maintenance and cleaning of all Recreation Department Aquatic facilities including pools, pool decks, buildings, locker rooms, and all bathrooms.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular testing and maintaining pool water chemistry to appropriate health code standards,
• Daily cleaning duties which include vacuuming, skimming and brushing pools, cleaning/scrubbing pool decks, cleaning and around pool buildings/locker rooms, emptying trash, moving/restocking supplies.

Necessary Competencies:

• Accountability
• Coaches and Resolves Conflict
• Communication
• Customer Service Focus
• Ability to Manage Change / Adaptability
• Planning and Execution
• Problem Solving
• Prioritizing
• Multi-tasking
• Strategic Planning
• Teamwork

Requirements:

• Must pass a drug test and background check.
• Must possess at least a high-school diploma.
• Must be able to work the following types of shifts throughout the term the entire 7-day week:
  • 7:00am – 12:00pm
  • 12:00pm – 5:00pm
  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, and move in and around a pool deck for extended periods of time.
• Ability to enter, exit, and work safely in a swimming pool, at any time while on duty.
• Maintain vigilance and fast reaction times.
• Tolerance for exposure to warm, humid, and chlorinated pool environments for extended periods.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat and lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors under typical Ohio Weather conditions.

Americans with Disabilities Act:

• The City of Independence is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Salary Information:

• The pay range for this role is $12.00 - $14.00/per hour.
• Staff who return for consecutive seasons are eligible for pay raises.
• Staff receive paid training in this role, as well.

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The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. This position is an "at will" position, and the successful candidate serves at the pleasure of the City of Independence, Ohio leadership.

https://www.independenceohio.org/departments/recreation/aquatics.php