Pool Maintenance Specialist and Repair Technician
Richmond
Pool Maintenance Specialist and Repair Technician
Full Time • Richmond
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
Experienced Pool Maintenance Specialist and Repair Techician
Are you looking for a professional work environment? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Do you like driving and working outdoors? If so, you've come to the right place!
Join the Pool Scouts team and help us transform pools into beautiful, stress-free backyard retreats—Scouts Honor.
The Position
Pool Scouts is seeking an experienced Pool Maintenance Specialist and Repair Technician to join our growing team. This is a full-time, year-round position for a motivated professional with several years of experience in pool maintenance, equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs. Position may change to part-time December-March, depending on how much work we have during those months.
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to providing exceptional customer service. In this role, you'll perform routine pool maintenance while serving as our primary technician for diagnosing and repairing pool equipment and plumbing systems.
If you're experienced with pumps, filters, plumbing, automation, and equipment installation, we'd love to hear from you.
Primary Responsibilities
Pool Maintenance
- Perform weekly pool cleaning and maintenance services.
- Test and balance pool water chemistry.
- Clean skimmer baskets, pump baskets, filters, and pool surfaces.
- Inspect pools and equipment for proper operation.
- Communicate service findings and recommendations to customers.
Equipment Diagnostics & Repairs
- Diagnose equipment failures and identify the root cause of pool system issues.
- Replace pool pumps, motors, seals, and impellers.
- Install and replace cartridge, DE, and sand filters.
- Perform sand changes and filter media replacements.
- Repair and replace pool plumbing, valves, unions, fittings, and PVC piping.
- Troubleshoot leaks and circulation problems.
- Install and replace chlorinators, salt systems, heaters, timers, automation controls, and other pool equipment.
- Complete equipment startups and verify proper system operation.
- Document repairs with photos and detailed service notes.
- Recommend repair or replacement options to customers when necessary.
About Pool Scouts
Everyone enjoys a relaxing day by the pool, but maintaining one requires knowledge, skill, and dependable service. At Pool Scouts, we make pool ownership easy by delivering professional maintenance and expert repairs that keep pools clean, safe, and operating at their best.
Our technicians are equipped with quality tools, modern technology, and ongoing training to provide reliable service and an exceptional customer experience. We take pride in doing the job right the first time while building lasting relationships with our clients.
What Makes a Great Pool Scouts Technician
- Positive attitude
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
- Professional appearance and communication
- Reliable and dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivated with excellent time management
- Takes pride in quality workmanship
- Team player who enjoys helping customers
- Comfortable driving a company vehicle throughout the service area
Qualifications
- 2+ years of professional pool maintenance and repair experience required.
- Strong knowledge of pool circulation systems, filtration, plumbing, and water chemistry.
- Experience replacing pumps, motors, filters, plumbing components, and pool equipment.
- Ability to diagnose equipment failures and recommend appropriate repairs.
- Experience working with cartridge, DE, and sand filtration systems.
- Familiarity with automation systems, salt systems, heaters, and timers is preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Certified Pool Technician (CPT) certification is preferred or willingness to obtain certification.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds and perform physically demanding work.
- Comfortable using smartphones, tablets, and service software to document work and communicate with customers.
Schedule
- Full-time, year-round
- Monday–Friday
- Typical hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Occasional overtime or weekend work during peak season
Why Join Pool Scouts?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Year-round, stable employment
- Company vehicle provided during work hours
- Paid training on company processes and equipment
- Professional, team-oriented work environment
- No nights
- Opportunities for advancement into Lead Technician or Service Manager roles
- High-quality tools and equipment provided
- Work independently while being supported by an experienced team
If you're an experienced pool professional who enjoys solving problems, delivering outstanding customer service, and taking pride in quality workmanship, we'd love to have you join the Pool Scouts team.
Compensation: $24.00 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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We offer competitive pay
Advancement opportunities, including year-round employment
On-the-job training so you’re fully equipped to service customers.
Lots of time outdoors!
Great work culture that rewards hard work through an incentive structure
Additional job perks such as team meals and celebrations for special occasions