Pool Technician

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.

Pool Tech

As a Certified Pool Technician who enjoys being outdoors in an independent work environment at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa, you will be responsible for maintaining and operating multiple pools and pool support areas throughout our resort according to all established standards and in compliance with Tennessee State Codes.
 

About Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa:

Adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most-visited national park in the country, Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Spa in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, provides an amazing work environment with refreshing mountain breezes and spectacular views of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains. As a member of the Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort team, you will meet and engage with guests who have arrived to enjoy all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer and help them experience our world-class amenities such as the state-of-the-art Wild Bear Falls water park.

As a Certified Pool Technician, you will:

• Tests water chemistry in pool, using Taylor Test Kit, adjusting chemicals where necessary, maintaining all chemicals within state guidelines
• Cleans pool filters according to established procedures
• Performs maintenance on all pool bathroom fixtures
• Cleans pool, pool decks, furniture, pump areas, bathrooms, and pool tile
• Repairs and replaces all pumps, pump motors, chemical feed controls, pool plumbing, decking, ladders/steps, heaters, underwater lighting, and main grates
• Deep cleans pool decks and Vac-Pac areas following established procedures
• Delivers chemicals and other supplies to pools and related areas
• Ensures work and pool areas are in clean, neat, and safe condition

To perform this job successfully, you must have excellent communication skills and be able to read, write and speak English fluently. Additionally, the person must possess and adhere to the following core values: 

Integrity 

Passion 

Work Ethic 

Requirements:

• Pool Operator Certification and at least six months of experience is preferred
• Proven ability to handle challenges effectively, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
• Strong ability to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to work with moving and vibrating mechanical parts, tools, and equipment and in outdoor weather conditions

• Pool Operator Certification and at least six months of experience is preferred
• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license to drive company golf carts
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in outdoor weather conditions
• Required to pass a background check, drug test, and prove eligibility to work in the United States

Why Westgate?

• Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401K with generous company match
• Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
• Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Military Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
• Advancement & development opportunities
• Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.