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Pool Maintenance Specialist

Columbus, OH · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

JOIN our Pool Scouts team and help us turn the pool into a beautiful, stress-free zone: Scouts Honor. The Position: Pool Scouts is a company dedicated to providing a safe and reliable work ...

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Pool Maintenance Specialist

Pool Maintenance Specialist

Pool Scouts

Columbus, OH • On-site

$30 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Are you looking for a professional work environment? Do you enjoy working in a team? Do you like driving? Do you enjoy working outside? Congratulations! You have come to the right place! JOIN our Pool Scouts team and help us turn the pool into a beautiful, stress-free zone: Scouts Honor.
The Position:
Pool Scouts is a company dedicated to providing a safe and reliable work environment for all of its employees. We offer employment during our "pool season" that stretches from March to October, although some of our clients do require year-round services. Pool Scouts is looking for a full-time, year-round high-quality pool maintenance specialist with a natural work ethic, a positive/flexible attitude, and experience in the field. In addition to the regular duties of a pool technician, the pool maintenance specialist would also be required to make minor repairs to the pool as necessary. Our technicians are responsible for providing top notch services and positive customer experience for each of our valued clients.
About Us:
Everyone enjoys a relaxing day poolside, but we all know that having a pool is more than just cannonballs and belly flops. There is work to be done - it takes service, maintenance and care to deliver the fun and relaxation that our clients expect from their pool. Pool Scouts is dedicated to turning the pool into what our clients dream it would be: a beautiful, fun and stress-free zone: Scouts Honor. Outfitted with the latest gear and backed by the dedication and knowledge of a top-notch staff, our technicians in the field get the job done swiftly, thoroughly and the way you want leaving a sparkling oasis in their wake.
DNA of a Top Quality Technician:
- Positive Attitudes
- Self Confident
- Good Work Ethic
- Willingness to Drive a Company Vehicle
- Detail Oriented & Reliable
- A Smile - You're the Face of the Company!
Requirements:
- We would prefer someone with at least six months experience in making minor pool repairs.
- Possess a willingness and ability to obtain a Certified Pool Technician or Operator license if you do not currently have one.
- Be willing to submit to a nationwide background check.
- Must be available to work 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with some potential weekend work.
- Must have a valid driver's license without restrictions (you must have a license in order to operate our company vehicles so this is non-optional).
- Ability to walk for long periods of time in extreme outdoor temperatures.
- Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
- High proficiency with emailing, instant messaging and use of various electronic devices and applications for effective communication/information sharing.
Why Pool Scouts?
- We provide a safe & happy work environment.
- Quality paid training with our lead technicians.
- No nights!
Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Pool Scouts is a professional take on the pool service industry, setting the new standard for excellent customer service
Our pool technicians, or 'Scouts' as we like to call them, are a group of motivated, dynamic individuals who believe that quality service is built on reliability and customer confidence. We go the extra distance to ensure that we provide professional pool technicians our clients can trust. Our ideal Scout has a fun and positive attitude with a willingness to learn - no previous pool experience required. Not to mention, you basically get paid to work out as you'll be spending so much time outside!
Do you want to serve your local community and have a great time doing it? If so, Pool Scouts could be your perfect opportunity.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to Pool Scouts Corporate.

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