Recreation Manager - Milwaukee, United States - Milwaukee Public Schools
Description
Position Summary/Purpose:
Milwaukee Recreation is seeking a customer driven, team-oriented individual to provide pool operation support services for the district's network of indoor pools, wading pools and splash pads.
chemical refill, flushing, backwashing) to keep aquatic facilities online; communicating work order requests to appropriate Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Department of Facilities and Maintenance Services (DFMS) shops (e.g., electrical, machine, mason, plumbing); conducting basic pool operation training; and regularly monitoring the water chemistry system to prevent mechanical/chemical emergencies.
Core Competencies:
- Decision Quality and Problem-Solving
- Communication and Customer Service
- Professionalism
- Equity, Access and Inclusion
Management Competencies:
- Developing Others
- Managing through Processes and Systems
- Strategic Agility and Innovation Management
- Functional/Technical Skills
Essential Functions:
- Assists with the safe operation of swimming pools in accordance with City of Milwaukee and Wisconsin State codes.
- Schedules and communicates annual City of Milwaukee public pool inspections.
- Inspects aquatic facilities used by Milwaukee Recreation and prepares reports.
- Monitors pool chemical inventory.
- Coordinates pool related repairs and maintenance needs with MPS Facilities and Maintenance Services personnel.
- Prepares and maintains inspection and incident reports and follows up as necessary.
- Assists in developing the aquatics budget as it relates to maintenance needs.
- Meets regularly with designated MPS Facilities and Maintenance Services personnel to discuss pool operations.
- Offers pool operation workshops and training for various work groups.
- Reviews and approves requisitions for materials and supplies in the area of responsibility.
- Keeps Milwaukee Recreation personnel informed of major issues pertaining to pool and splash pad operations.
- Serves as department representative in meetings regarding pool construction and repair.
- Coordinates, in partnership with MPS Facilities and Maintenance Services, the annual pool cleaning schedule.
- Assists with Recreation Department Activities as needed.
- Serves on various community or department committees as required and/or assigned.
- Actively supports the Milwaukee Public Schools Five Priorities for Success.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
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Education Requirements:_
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical or Environmental Engineering, Recreation Management, Environmental Science or related field. A combination of education and experience in a specialty field (Electrical, Machinist, Plumbing) will be considered.
- Current Certified Pool Operator license (Pool and Hot Tub Alliance).
- Aquatic Facility Operator Certification (National Recreation and Park Association) will be considered.
- Certified Pool Operator Instructor/Aquatic Facility Operator Instructor or ability to obtain within 2 years.
Experience Requirements:_
- Minimum 3 years' experience maintaining multiple municipal swimming pools or large commercial pools. Experience with D.E. diatomaceous earth septum filtration systems.
- Experience with BECys pool controllers preferred, but other system experience will be considered. Experience with work order entry or other data management systems.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:_
- Knowledge of applicable laws and codes related to pool maintenance.
- Knowledge of the mechanical operations of pool equipment (pumps, chemical systems, pool vacuums, gas heaters, etc.), including repair and maintenance of equipment.
- Ability to monitor and troubleshoot relevant equipment issues.
- Ability to interpret daily chemical log sheets.
- Ability to develop surveys, prepare reports, and maintain records.
- Strong consulting skills.
- Comfortable operating in an environment with multiple priorities and numerous deadlines. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
- Applies diversity and inclusion ideals in all aspects of practice.
- Ability to develop and nurture collaborations.
- Ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of employee's work and offer a system of support to ensure employee success.
- Ability to solve problems and ensure continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of budget planning and monitoring.
- Ability to use technology to achieve efficiencies, share information, and expand public awareness and support.
Working Environment:
- Majority of the day will be spent at pool facilities or in an office setting.
- Must be available outside of normal business hours when emergencies arise (position will rotate emergency phone responsibilities with aquatics supervisors and manager).
- Requires the availability
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