SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Full-Time Permanent Year-round Position

Service Plus Aquatics Inc. is a rapidly-expanding, progressive corporation, devoted to providing exceptional service to the commercial recreational aquatic industry. Established in 1989, we are known for our leadership in design/build services, restoration and repair, and facility management, specializing in LEED design. Dedication, on-going training and a truly dynamic TEAM, combine to make this company an industry leader.

The Service Technician will report to the Client Services Department, and will execute projects geared towards client satisfaction. This is a demanding role which entails working year-round indoors/outdoors in all types of weather conditions, performing various tasks, and co-managing various projects that involve light/ moderate/heavy industrial work. In this role, you will be expected to support one or more of the following projects as required:

• Learn & apply specific trade skills (i.e. water chemistry, PVC & copper plumbing),
• Install & operate commercial pool automation equipment, industrial tools & industrial equipment effectively & safely.
• Diagnose and repair Class A, B, C bodies of water
• minor low voltage electrical wiring, use of volt meters
• Ability to program automation systems from inception to completion
• Seasonal openings and closing of multiple pools throughout GTA including installation of pool covers (coordinating and drilling of anchor locations etc.)
• Assist in successful project and restoration management
• Assume role of site supervisor on major projects when so directed by management.
• Installation of pumps, filters, salt systems, heaters, UV systems, automation systems
• Potential to work more than the five-day work week (especially during department blackout periods) – long days expected
• Delivery of chemicals, supplies and equipment as directed
• Training provided & opportunities for advancement
• Successfully complete CPO (Certified Pool Operators) Course within the first two years of employment. Must also be certified as a PMT (Preventative maintenance Technician)

Required Competencies:

• Canadian Citizen and/or possess applicable Work Visa & S.I.N. card
• Mechanically inclined with hands-on repair or service experience
• 100% clean G Level driver’s abstract.
• Aged 25+ for insurance purposes.
• Physically fit and able to handle heavy industrial work (ability to lift minimum 75lbs)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication and listening skills (able to execute direct instructions)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills, and attention to detail
• Flexible and adaptable, and able to champion a wide range of responsibilities
• A dependable & reliable team player, who can also work efficiently independently
• Ability to crisis manage, and problem solve effectively
• Able to take initiative and follow tasks through to completion with minimal supervision]
• Intermediate knowledge of various pool automation systems
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic drawings an asset, but not required
• Confident driving in city of Toronto traffic and travelling out of town
• Basic understanding of Ontario Health Code and Building Code
• Bondable
• Required to be available to work more than the standard five-day work week and more than the standard 9 hour work day during peak season (April through to end of November)
• Electrical experience will be an asset, but not required
• AFO, verifiable swimming pool/spa experience will be considered an asset.

Statement of Commitment: Service Plus Aquatics Inc. (SPA Inc.) is committed to providing a respectful, welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment for all persons with disabilities in a way that is respectful of the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and in a manner which takes into account the person's disability and embodies the principles of integration and equal opportunity. Service Plus Aquatics Inc. is committed to becoming a barrier-free environment, and meeting the requirements of all existing legislation and its own policies and goals related to identifying, removing and preventing barriers to people with disabilities that might interfere with their ability to interact with our Firm. Service Plus Aquatics Inc. ensures that all persons within its community are aware of their rights and responsibilities to foster an accessible and inclusive environment with and for persons with disabilities. Service Plus Aquatics Inc. is committed to, and will strive to ensure that, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005, its regulations, standards and all other relevant legislation concerning accessibility, are rigorously observed in a timely fashion.