Overview
Pool Technician Jobs in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia at Rixos Hotels
Title: Pool Technician
Company: Rixos Hotels
Location: King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Company Description
Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ‘ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive’ concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities. Each Rixos property presents a unique experience inspired by local culture, global influences, and our Turkish heritage, all within a setting of unparalleled luxury.
Job Description
Pool Operation & Water Quality
- Perform daily inspection and operation of swimming pools, kids pools, water features, and associated plant rooms.
- Test and record pool water parameters including pH, free chlorine, combined chlorine, temperature, and other required parameters.
- Adjust chemical dosing to maintain water quality within approved operational and safety limits.
- Monitor water clarity, circulation, filtration, and pool balance throughout the shift.
- Maintain accurate daily pool water testing and chemical consumption records.
- Immediately report any unsafe water condition or abnormal reading and take corrective action as instructed.
Mechanical & Technical Maintenance
- Inspect, operate, and maintain pool circulation pumps, filtration systems, strainers, valves, heat exchangers, and dosing equipment.
- Carry out routine backwashing, filter cleaning, strainer cleaning, and preventive maintenance activities.
- Identify leaks, abnormal noise, vibration, pressure changes, flow problems, and equipment failures.
- Perform minor repairs and replacement of pool mechanical components where qualified and authorized.
- Support maintenance of pool heaters, chillers, UV systems, automatic dosing systems, and related equipment.
- Coordinate with Engineering supervisors for major repairs, spare parts, or specialist contractor requirements.
Chemical Handling & Safety
- Safely handle, store, and use swimming pool chemicals in accordance with SDS/MSDS requirements and hotel safety procedures.
- Use the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while handling chemicals and carrying out maintenance.
- Ensure chemical rooms and pool plant rooms are clean, organized, ventilated, secure, and free from unsafe conditions.
- Never mix incompatible chemicals and immediately report spills, leaks, or unsafe chemical conditions.
- Maintain proper labeling and storage of all pool treatment chemicals.
Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Complete assigned preventive maintenance tasks according to the Engineering maintenance schedule and CMMS.
- Respond promptly to pool-related work orders and operational complaints.
- Record completed maintenance activities, defects, readings, and corrective actions.
- Assist in troubleshooting recurring pool water quality and equipment issues.
- Support shutdown, cleaning, repair, and reopening activities when required.
Guest & Operational Support
- Ensure pool systems are ready before daily operating hours.
- Coordinate with Recreation, Lifeguards, Housekeeping, and Engineering regarding pool conditions and maintenance requirements.
Qualifications
- Technical diploma or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Water Treatment, or a related technical field is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Pool Technician, Water Treatment Technician, or similar maintenance role is preferred.
- Experience in hotels, resorts, waterparks, leisure facilities, or large swimming pool operations is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of swimming pool water chemistry, filtration, circulation, pumps, valves, and chemical dosing systems.
- Ability to understand basic technical manuals, equipment instructions, and safety procedures.
- Basic English communication skills; Arabic is an advantage.
Additional Information
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of swimming pool water treatment and chemical balance.
- Basic mechanical and plumbing troubleshooting skills.
- Strong awareness of health, safety, and chemical-handling requirements.
- Ability to accurately record readings and complete maintenance checklists.
- Ability to work independently and as part of the Engineering team.
- Good attention to detail and ability to identify abnormal operating conditions.
- Ability to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and respond to emergencies when required.
- Physically capable of working in pool plant rooms and outdoor environments.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Compliance of pool water quality with required operational standards.
- Accuracy and completeness of daily pool testing records.
- Completion of preventive maintenance activities on schedule.
- Reduction of pool equipment breakdowns and recurring technical issues.
- Timely response to corrective maintenance and operational complaints.
- Safe handling and control of pool treatment chemicals.
- Cleanliness and organization of pool plant rooms and technical areas.
- Compliance with Engineering, Health & Safety, and hotel operating procedures.
Working Relationships
- Director of Engineering
- Assistant Director of Engineering
- Engineering Supervisors
- Engineering Technicians
- Recreation and Lifeguard Team
- Housekeeping
- Health & Safety / Security
- Pool chemical and equipment suppliers
- Specialist maintenance contractors