Internal Posting?
Posting Number	SP005160P
Position Title	Pool Water Filtration Systems Operator
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 university’s 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.
Unit URL	https://www.uidaho.edu/facility-services

Position Qualifications

Required Experience	Follow detailed instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) precisely Experience following prescribed use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Possess a valid driver’s 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

Posting Information

FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Employee Category	Classified
Pay Range	Commensurate with Experience
Type of Appointment	Fiscal Year
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.
EEO Statement	The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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