Job Details

Pool Water Filtration Systems Operator

Position Number: 6890682
Location: Moscow, ID
Position Type: Facilities Management

Pool Water Filtration Systems Operator

Posting Number: SP005160P
Division/College: Facilities Management
Department: Facilities Management-Shops/Misc.
Location: Moscow

Posting Context Statement:

Position Overview:

Primary duties include, but are not limited to, overseeing smooth operation of commercial, athletic facility pools and associated equipment at the universitys Swim Center, pure water systems, water softeners, and depth filters in buildings throughout campus. The position is responsible for record keeping and will work independently problem solving, maintaining, diagnosing, and promptly reporting and repairing leaks and equipment failure to minimize downtime.

The position will participate in on-call rotation to include holidays.

Required Experience:

Follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) precisely
Experience following prescribed use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Possess a valid drivers license and be able to meet policy requirements for driving university-owned vehicle
18 years of age
Ability to respond to emergency calls within one hour and serve on-call weekend call-out duty on a regular basis

Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Other:

Possess a current Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate or ability to acquire within twelve months of hire

Additional Preferred:

Experience with commercial/public pool maintenance/operations preferred but not necessary
Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with power and hand tools, particularly plumbing tools
Commercial journey or apprentice level plumbing experience preferred but not required

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Must be able to:

Bend, stoop and work in awkward positions for several hours at a time
Climb and work from ladders, scaffolding and scissor lifts
Carry, lift or otherwise move items weighing up to 50 pounds
Work in confined spaces using equipment and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Work in inclement weather conditions
Participate in a medical surveillance program and respirator fit test

Degree Requirement:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Employee Category: Classified
Pay Range: Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment: _of_Appointment
FTE:

1.0

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Funding:
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy: No
Posting Date: 01/30/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is posted open until filled, however, applications submitted on or before February 13, 2026, will receive priority consideration.

Applicant Resources: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources
Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/50731

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.