Pool Operator/Maintenance

Position Information

Do you enjoy assisting students and staff in an energetic Wellness environment? The Wellness Center is looking for an individual to join our team as our Pool Operator. This is a full-time benefitted position with 10 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick time, (no premium) health insurance, tuition discounts for you and your dependents, and an excellent retirement contribution.

The Pool Operator at the Wellness Center is responsible for the mechanical operations and custodial for two indoor swimming pools, spa, sauna and aquatic facilities. Responsibilities include cleaning of pools, pool decks. Other responsibilities include cleaning pool filters, conducting general facility repairs and services to all pool mechanical equipment. Maintain water chemistry in compliance with local health department regulations. All training will be provided!

Work Schedule:

Monday -Friday 6:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. with as needed rotating 24/7 callback schedule. Some flexibilty to that start and end time based upon request.

Advertised Salary:

$38,000+/year depending on experience and qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic understanding of plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems
• Ability to obtain a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification within 6 months of employment
• Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Ability to work well with others, as well as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accountability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) Certification
• 1+ year of commercial pool maintenance experience.

Applicant Materials Required:

Completion of NDSU online application

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .