Pool Technician

Pool Operation & Water Quality

•    Perform daily inspection and operation of swimming pools, kids pools, water features, and associated plant rooms.

•    Test and record pool water parameters including pH, free chlorine, combined chlorine, temperature, and other required parameters.

•    Adjust chemical dosing to maintain water quality within approved operational and safety limits.

•    Monitor water clarity, circulation, filtration, and pool balance throughout the shift.

•    Maintain accurate daily pool water testing and chemical consumption records.

•    Immediately report any unsafe water condition or abnormal reading and take corrective action as instructed.

Mechanical & Technical Maintenance

•    Inspect, operate, and maintain pool circulation pumps, filtration systems, strainers, valves, heat exchangers, and dosing equipment.

•    Carry out routine backwashing, filter cleaning, strainer cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities.

•    Identify leaks, abnormal noise, vibration, pressure changes, flow problems, and equipment failures.

•    Perform minor repairs and replacement of pool mechanical components where qualified and authorized.

•    Support maintenance of pool heaters, chillers, UV systems, automatic dosing systems, and related equipment.

•    Coordinate with Engineering supervisors for major repairs, spare parts, or specialist contractor requirements.

Chemical Handling & Safety

•    Safely handle, store, and use swimming pool chemicals in accordance with SDS/MSDS requirements and hotel safety procedures.

•    Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling chemicals and carrying out maintenance.

•    Ensure chemical rooms and pool plant rooms are clean, organized, ventilated, secure, and free from unsafe conditions.

•    Never mix incompatible chemicals and immediately report spills, leaks, or unsafe chemical conditions.

•    Maintain proper labeling and storage of all pool treatment chemicals.

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

•    Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks according to the Engineering maintenance schedule and CMMS.

•    Respond promptly to pool-related work orders and operational complaints.

•    Record completed maintenance activities, defects, readings, and corrective actions.

•    Assist in troubleshooting recurring pool water quality and equipment issues.

•    Support shutdown, cleaning, repair, and reopening activities when required.

Guest & Operational Support

•    Ensure pool systems are ready before daily operating hours.

•    Coordinate with Recreation, Lifeguards, Housekeeping, and Engineering regarding pool conditions and maintenance requirements.

• Technical diploma or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Water Treatment, or a related technical field is preferred.

• Previous experience as a Pool Technician, Water Treatment Technician, or similar maintenance role is preferred.

• Experience in hotels, resorts, waterparks, leisure facilities, or large swimming pool operations is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of swimming pool water chemistry, filtration, circulation, pumps, valves, and chemical dosing systems.

• Ability to understand basic technical manuals, equipment instructions, and safety procedures.

• Basic English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

•    Good understanding of swimming pool water treatment and chemical balance.

•    Basic mechanical and plumbing troubleshooting skills.

•    Strong awareness of health, safety, and chemical-handling requirements.

•    Ability to accurately record readings and complete maintenance checklists.

•    Ability to work independently and as part of the Engineering team.

•    Good attention to detail and ability to identify abnormal operating conditions.

•    Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergencies when required.

•    Physically capable of working in pool plant rooms and outdoor environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

•    Compliance of pool water quality with required operational standards.

•    Accuracy and completeness of daily pool testing records.

•    Completion of preventive maintenance activities on schedule.

•    Reduction of pool equipment breakdowns and recurring technical issues.

•    Timely response to corrective maintenance and operational complaints.

•    Safe handling and control of pool treatment chemicals.

•    Cleanliness and organization of pool plant rooms and technical areas.

•    Compliance with Engineering, Health & Safety, and hotel operating procedures.

Working Relationships

•    Director of Engineering

•    Assistant Director of Engineering

•    Engineering Supervisors

•    Engineering Technicians

•    Recreation and Lifeguard Team

•    Housekeeping

•    Health & Safety / Security

•    Pool chemical and equipment suppliers

•    Specialist maintenance contractors