Equipment and Facilities Manager - Certified Pool Operator
Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU!
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
The following are reasons why you should join our team:
- Work-life balance
- Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases)
- Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .0416125 for each hour in pay status.
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver
- Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities
- Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable
- Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including
- Medical, Vision, and Dental
- Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits
- Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement
- Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths
- Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
- Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- In collaboration with the university Facilities Services Department regularly test and adjust chemical levels (chlorine, pH, alkalinity, etc.) to maintain optimal water quality.
- Utilize testing equipment and adhere to safety protocols when handling chemicals.
- Maintain detailed records of water chemistry tests.
- Lifeguard management. o Collaborative hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of lifeguards with Recreation and Student Event Specialist, Assistant Fitness Facility Manager/Director and Athletics Director
- In collaboration with the university Facilities Services Department inspect, maintain, and repair pool equipment (pumps, filters, heaters, etc.).
- In collaboration with the university Facilities Services Department troubleshoot and resolve issues with pool systems.
- Assist with inventory management of supplies and chemicals.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, local ordinances, and facility policies.
- Respond to emergencies, including injuries and spills.
- Train and supervise pool attendants.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the pool and surrounding areas, including decks, slides, and restrooms.
- Perform routine cleaning tasks as needed.
- Communicate effectively with pool staff, management, and patrons.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, chemical adjustments, and any incidents.
- May assist with ordering supplies and equipment.
- May serve as a lead worker for pool staff.
- Oversight of set-up, break down, maintenance, and trouble shooting of pool timing system for swim meets.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Director of Recreation (if applicable).
QUALITIES:
- Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time.
- Excellent oral communication skills – speaks persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
- Excellent written communication skills – writes informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
- Excellent customer service skills – manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; meets commitments.
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to set up timing system and other equipment for practice and meets. This will include but not limited to the ability bending over, reach overhead, or kneel to lift equipment of to 75lbs.
- Ability to walk and supervise sport or other activities and events.
- Must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
Education Required:
- High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of pool operator experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator Certification.
- Up to date CPR/AED Certification.
Experience Required:
- Up to five (5) years of progressive experience working at a pool or aquatic facility.
- Two (2) years of pool operator experience.
- Experience working with university students.
- Experience in scheduling and event management.
- Experience working with community groups.
- Experience working with swim clubs/teams.
- Ability to problem solve and resolve conflict, and the desire to adapt to change
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Demonstrated leadership, organizational, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities.
Education Preferred:
- Bachelors degree in Health & Human Performance, Physical Education, Recreation Management, Sports Management or related field.
- Up to date RedCross Lifeguard Management Certification.
Experience Preferred:
- Two (2) years supervisory experience.
- Two (2) years managing swim meets.
- Experience troubleshooting swim meet timing systems.
- Certified CPR/AED trainer.
- Certified lifeguard trainer.
- Familiarity with swimming pool equipment and swim meet equipment (i.e., timing systems).
- Aquatic Center or swimming pool management experience.
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference. In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.edu.
MSU Billings Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Billings Website: http://www.msubillings.edu/humres/eeos.htm
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