Pool Service Technician
Pinch a Penny #237
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Job Description
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY FOR A WHILE BUT STILL STRUGGLING TO UNDERSTAND WATER CHEMISTRY? BATTLING PESKY ALGAE ISSUES? APPLY TODAY WE WILL TEACH YOU WATER CHEMISTRY THE RIGHT WAY! DON'T MISS OUT ON JOINING THE TEAM OF EXPERTS WITH OVER 45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE INDUSTRY. MUST BE A TRUSTWORTHY AND RELIABLE PERSON WHO TAKES GREAT PRIDE IN THEIR WORK. This position has an opportunity to learn pool equipment repairs and grow with the company.
Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Follow up and secure new maintenance accounts using an assigned pick-up truck, pool cleaning equipment, pool chemicals provided by the employer.
- The associate will clean, service and chemically treat pools.
- Completely review paperwork and records.
- Monitor and control individual inventory.
- Maintain profitable pool maintenance route.
- Learn different filter systems and operations.
- Learn proper pool maintenance procedures.
Qualifications and Skills
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or general education degree (GED). Must have experience maintaining a pool route. This job requires high standards relating to the work performed and the image represented. Job success is determined by customer satisfaction, and good customer relations. Pool service technicians must be able to communicate politely and complete all work in a timely and accurate manner. The associate must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions, as long as it is safe. Must be a licensed driver in the State of Texas, with a clean driving record. Must comply strictly to all road signs, driving rules and regulations, and be noted for safe and courteous driving habits while operating company vehicles.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This position requires the associate to be 18 years of age or older, have a high degree of stamina for physical labor, with the ability to work in high degrees of heat and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift 50 pounds repetitively and often. The associate must be able to stand, bend, stoop, stretch and climb repetitively and often. The associate must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have the ability to work around chlorine without an allergic reaction.
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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