Work Environment
Leisure Centre Technicians typically work in the following Career Sectors:
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The Work
Your work typically involves driving to customers' locations, testing the pH of the swimming pool water, adding chlorine, acid, and other chemicals to correct the pH, replacing light bulbs, as well as repairing light fittings, leaks, cracks, and faulty equipment.
In addition to this, you will have to maintain equipment and chemical stock levels, service and fix faulty pool cleaning equipment, and provide advice to businesses and private pool owners on pool maintenance and safety procedures.
Many swimming pool technicians work for a swimming pool contractor, which may sell and install pools, as well as provide pool maintenance. Other titles for this work include ‘Pool Service Technicians’ and ‘Swimming Pool Maintenance Technicians’.
Qualities - Leisure Centre Technician
As a swimming pool technician, you need good practical skills and you should enjoy working in and around water.
You need to have knowledge of swimming pool equipment and maintenance, be able to work with hazardous chemicals, and interact with clients in a friendly and professional manner.
You also need some knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and equipment repairs and the ability to lift heavy equipment.
Interests - Leisure Centre Technician
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Entry - Leisure Centre Technician
Qualifications vary for this job, but you need to show that you have the knowledge required, so previous experience and knowledge of water treatment and mechanical or electrical maintenance will be an advantage.
Key Skills Certs
-Full driving licence CPC
-Health & safety First aid courses
-Safepass
Course may be provided in local Training Centres or through ETBs Search our FET Coursefinder
Training & Development
FET Centre Traineeship: Engineering operations, engineering technology & maintenance in centres around Ireland NFQ Level 5 Search our FET Coursefinder
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Professional Development
Proficiency based on Pool Design: SPATA Swimming Pool Allied Trade Association & BISHTA British & Irish Spa & Hot Tub Association of UK & Ireland
-Gas and oil boilers must be serviced, according to manufacturer’s instructions.
-Electrical trips and earth leakage devices must be inspected annually: Registered Electrical Contractor (REC)
-Refrigeration systems (Heat pumps) must be checked for leaks each year under the Gas regulations.
If you want to progress in this career, you can move into self-employment and work on contracts, by starting your own swimming pool maintenance and repair company.
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Pay & Salary - Leisure Centre Technician
Salary Range (thousands per year)* 35k - 65k
Salaries vary by employer, location, duties, role, experience, and sessional shift pattern & conditions.
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Morgan McKinley/ Lincoln/ Sigmar/ Talent/ Indeed/ Excel
Last Updated: March, 2024
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
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Labour Market Updates - Leisure Centre Technician
This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2023).
Although employment levels grew between 2021 and 2022 for this occupation, numbers employed remained below pre-COVID-19 levels. The numbers employed across the various roles in this occupation are too small in the Labour Force Survey for further analysis but the CSO Census data shows that approximately half of those in this occupation worked as air travel assistants or travel agents, with 2022 levels for these roles well below their 2016 levels.
Approximately a third of persons employed in this occupation work part-time, higher than the national average. The extent to which employment in these occupations will recover to their prepandemic levels is uncertain as affordability and attractiveness for air travel services in particular remains vulnerable to increased energy costs, and consumer demand and preferences given the green agenda and cost of living pressures.
Useful Contacts - Leisure Centre Technician
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Health and Safety Authority
- The Metropolitan Building, James Joyce St. Dublin 1
- 1890 289 389
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Ireland Active
- Irish Sport HQ, National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
- 01-6251192
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Sport Ireland
- Sport Ireland National Sports Campus, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15
- (01) 8608800
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