Pool Technician

About the role

A hotel belonging to the Accor network, with more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels and 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations, is looking for a pool technician in Hurghada. The role works on a shift basis and involves keeping the swimming pool clean, safe and in good working order.

Key responsibilities

• Clean the pool according to schedule and use chemicals such as chlorine
• Test water quality and pH balance
• Clean filtration units and service heating, circulation and dehumidifier systems
• Fix lights above and below water level, and repair corrosion, cracks and leaks in pool walls or floors
• Check pool covers, diving boards and slides and keep them in good condition
• Keep stock records for cleaning supplies and spare parts, attend to immediate water hygiene incidents and report equipment faults or water quality problems to managers
• Follow occupational health and safety measures, and follow environmental and energy-saving practices, including safe handling of chemicals
• Carry out quality management tasks and other duties assigned by managers

Required profile

• At least a technical high school or vocational diploma
• At least 2 years of practical experience; prior experience is an asset
• Shift work, punctual start times, clean appearance and a uniform
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus

Required skills

• Basic use of tools and equipment related to the job; certification in the field is an advantage
• MS Office applications
• Prior experience with Opera or a related system is an asset