Pool Repair Technician
ABC Pest Control
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Job Description
We are looking for only the best team members to join our team of Pool Maintenance Technicians. The ideal candidate must be a disciplined, accurate, results oriented and analytical person with a high level of technical expertise. They must also be a self starter and able to work independently.
To be considered for this position after submitting your resume on Indeed, please follow the link below and complete the short survey. This should only take 10-15 minutes to complete. https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/8HK6/38f6ce92-f9e1-4935-80b3-0e3ab5d32da4?type=candidateba
Duties of our Pool Maintenance Technicians:
- Provide excellent customer service
- Present a professional appearance including your company truck, equipment and uniform
- Perform pool cleaning: skimming, vacuuming, brushing, emptying skimmer baskets, and backflushing filter
- Conducting inspections; resolving our customers' pool maintenance needs
- Communicate with office personnel in a professional courteous manner
We offer our Pool Maintenance Technicians:
- Benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision as well as 401K and Profit Sharing
- Company vehicle, gas card and cell phone for their work use
- Ability to start from home 4 days per week
ABC Home and Commercial Services has been providing Pest, Pool and Lawn services in the Houston area for over 30yrs. Come be a part of our ABC Family
Requirements
- 2 years of Pool Repair experience (Required)
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past 5 years
- Be able to pass a background
- Be able to pass a drug screening and physical
- Be comfortable working in the elements
- Enjoys repetitive work
- Lift and carry up to 100lbs
What Most Pool Cleaning Job Listings Don't Tell You
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
Pool service in Texas does not require a state license for routine cleaning and chemical balancing, though pool construction and some repairs fall under licensed trades. Handling pool chemicals safely is a real responsibility, and many companies train and certify techs on water chemistry. Pay is usually hourly or route based, and techs who add repair skills or grow their route earn more.
The work is route driven and highly seasonal in the Houston area. Summer is peak, with long days and heavy demand as pools get daily use. Winter slows to maintenance and repair. New techs are surprised by how much chemistry knowledge the job takes. Balancing chlorine, pH, and alkalinity protects both the pool and the swimmers. You drive a stocked truck, manage test kits and chemicals, and handle pumps, filters, and heaters. Recurring weekly accounts make income steadier than storm-driven trades, and a reliable tech keeps the same customers season after season.
What to Expect Day-to-Day
General overview for this role type; specifics vary by employer.
A pool tech runs a route of scheduled stops, often a dozen or more in a day. At each pool you skim the surface, brush the walls, vacuum the floor, and empty the baskets. Then you test the water and add chemicals to bring chlorine, pH, and alkalinity into range so the pool stays clear and safe.
Equipment checks are part of every visit. You inspect the pump, filter, and heater, backwash when needed, and flag anything that looks worn before it fails. Repair calls break the routine. You replace pump motors, patch leaks, and troubleshoot cloudy or green water. Communication with the homeowner is often a note left behind or a quick message, since many stops happen while no one is home. You track chemical use and service notes for each account. Expect sun, water, driving between stops, and the steady satisfaction of leaving a string of sparkling pools behind you.
What Pool Cleaning Jobs Pay in Houston
Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area (Maintenance and Repair Workers, General).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area. Median is about $22.46/hr.
Building a Pool Service Career in Texas
Routine pool cleaning and chemical service need no state license in Texas. Pool construction and some major equipment and electrical work fall under licensed trades. Handling chemicals safely is a real responsibility, and industry certification in water chemistry and pool operation raises both skill and pay. Repair-focused techs who learn pumps, filters, heaters, and automation earn more than route-only cleaners. The path moves from running a cleaning route into repair and renovation work, then into managing a route book or owning a service company.
Career Ladder and Pay
- 1 Route Technician $38,584/yr
Clean pools and balance water on a weekly service route.
- 2 Service / Repair Tech $46,717/yr
Diagnose and repair pumps, filters, heaters, and automation.
- 3 Lead Tech / Renovation $60,466/yr
Handle equipment upgrades, resurfacing coordination, and complex repair.
- 4 Route Manager $60,466/yr
Manage technicians, accounts, and quality across a service area.
- 5 Pool Service Owner $76,211/yr
Run your own pool service and repair business.
Licensing paths and timelines are general guidance for this trade in Texas. Confirm current requirements with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or the relevant state agency.
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