How to hire a Pool Cleaner

How to hire a pool cleaner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step pool cleaner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a pool cleaner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new pool cleaner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your pool cleaner job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a pool cleaner for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a pool cleaner to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a pool cleaner that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of pool cleaner salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Pool Cleaner	Description	Hourly Rate
   Pool Cleaner	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$12-19
   Sanitation Worker	A sanitation worker is employed to carry out valuable community tasks like garbage collection, hauling, and disposal. Sanitation workers take responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of the community... Show More	$12-19
   Custodian	A custodian, also referred to as janitor, is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and helping protect all facilities. Custodians make sure everything is clean, neat, in order, and free from clutter and safe... Show More	$11-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Swimming Pools
   • Customer Service
   • Water Chemistry
   • Pool Equipment
   • Sponges
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Clean Pools
   • PVC
   • Maintenance Tools
   • Water Pumps
   • Safety Standards
   • Filter Systems
   • PH Balance

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage storefront, run inventory, record new accounts, perform sales, reception, and register duties.
   • Replace pool liners, pvc pipe, and pumps.
   • Check, repair, and replace skimmers, gas pipes, and heaters as needed
   • Communicate with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
   • Filter cleaning, pool repair, changing light, painting, plaster, check chemicals in water, caulking coping

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the pool cleaner job description is a good way to get more applicants. A pool cleaner salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a pool cleaner in South Carolina may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level pool cleaner. Additionally, a pool cleaner with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average pool cleaner salary

   $15.47hourly

   $32,180 yearly

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   Entry-level pool cleaner salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 29, 2025

   Average pool cleaner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	Massachusetts	$40,015	$19
   2	New York	$37,325	$18
   3	Wisconsin	$34,396	$17
   4	Alaska	$33,501	$16
   5	New Jersey	$31,730	$15
   6	Pennsylvania	$31,424	$15
   7	Maryland	$31,126	$15
   8	Texas	$30,263	$15
   9	Virginia	$29,524	$14
   10	Colorado	$29,246	$14
   11	Florida	$25,747	$12
   12	Georgia	$22,801	$11
   13	Louisiana	$20,953	$10

   Average pool cleaner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	University of Northern Colorado	$37,144	$17.86	1
   2	Archdiocese Of San Antonio	$33,197	$15.96	7
   3	The University of Kansas Health System	$33,112	$15.92
   4	Broward County Public Schools	$32,449	$15.60
   5	Houston	$32,199	$15.48
   6	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$31,624	$15.20
   7	B & G International	$31,433	$15.11
   8	Placer Union High School District	$31,343	$15.07
   9	Luke's Locker	$31,141	$14.97
   10	Hayden & Associates Inc.	$31,048	$14.93
   11	JP Enterprises	$31,024	$14.92
   12	American Pool	$30,855	$14.83
   13	Caesars Entertainment	$30,842	$14.83	66
   14	Towne Bank	$30,797	$14.81
   15	Vacasa	$30,430	$14.63
   16	Goodreads	$30,359	$14.60
   17	Everblue Energy	$30,300	$14.57
   18	Clean Power	$30,257	$14.55	43
   19	Miracle Group	$30,192	$14.52
   20	SeaWorld	$30,006	$14.43

4. Writing a Pool Cleaner Job Description

   A pool cleaner job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a pool cleaner job description:

   Pool Cleaner job description example

   Job DescriptionASP – America’s Swimming Pool Company is America’s premier swimming pool service company. We have been operating for over 15 years with an outstanding reputation. We pride ourselves on providing "resort quality pool services". To do this we have built a team of dedicated, enthusiastic technicians who enjoy delivering resort-quality service and treating our customers with the utmost respect.
   
   We continue to grow and are seeking a solution-oriented and customer-focused Pool Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position is responsible to provide excellent on-site pool cleaning and pool maintenance services to each and every customer they are assigned.
   
   The ideal person for this position will love to work outdoors. They will be a self­ starter who has the ability to work independently with minimal oversight and guidance. They will handle all matters with integrity and embrace the concept and requirements of delivering "resort-quality service". Pool maintenance experience is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate.
   Responsibilities:
   
   Success in this position will be determined by the following measurable results:
   
   Manage a swimming pool route that includes the cleaning of swimming pools each week. The ability to manage a stocking of chemicals on the truck and properly adjust the water chemistry for each pool each week. The ability to utilize a smart phone for our Pool Ops mobile platform. The ability to spot equipment repair needs and communicate those needs to the office. We are specifically looking for an individual who demonstrates these behaviors consistent with the ASP way of doing business (our culture and values):
   
   A cting with Integrity; S uperior Knowledge; P assion for the Company; C ustomer Focus; A ccountability and Discipline; R especting Others; E xcellence in ALL we do; and S afety First at all Times. Requirements:
   
   Requirements for this position are that you have:
   
   (1) a valid driver's license with a clean driving record; and
   
   (2) the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
   
   No other specific experience is required as we will teach you the ASP methods designed to give our customers a great looking pool and to maximize your earning potential; however, a high school degree and Certified Pool Operator License is preferred.
   
   Salary: $18-$23 depending on experience
   Bonus Potential:
   
   This position has the potential of earning an annual bonus by the company when specific gross revenue goals are met for the year.
   
   Benefits:
   
   -A company truck will be provided which you keep fully stocked with tools and chemicals.
   -You will receive paid vacation time following a qualifying period.
   Next Steps:
   
   If you are interested in being considered for this position and joining our award-winning team, then we would encourage you to apply for this position.
   
   We look forward to learning more about you as you go through our hiring process.
   
   This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to America's Swimming Pool Corporate.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find pool cleaners for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your pool cleaner job on Zippia to find and recruit pool cleaner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with pool cleaner candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new pool cleaner

   Once you've decided on a perfect pool cleaner candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new pool cleaner. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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