The City of Surprise Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents by providing exceptional parks and recreation services. In May of 2025, the City of Surprise opened a state-of-the-art aquatic center, in addition to our two established aquatic complexes, which will help to serve our quickly growing community. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and independent individual to contribute to our mission and the success of these facilities.
SUMMARY Incumbents perform routine work in the maintenance of the City's aquatic facilities. This includes performing skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, monitoring and repairing the City's public pools, and public pool properties. Incumbents work evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends to support high patron use of facilities.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED, and two years of aquatics maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must have at time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.
Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certificate is required within six months of hire and must be maintained. Pesticide/herbicide applicator license is preferred. SELECTION PROCESS Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: Fingerprinting Criminal Background screening Drug Screen E-Verify Education and Experience Verification 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HERE The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.