Lead Pool Equipment & Automation Technician (Residential & Commercial)

Lead Pool Equipment & Automation Technician (Residential & Commercial)
Compensation: $25.00 – $45.00 / hour (Starting wage depending strictly on pool repair & low-voltage experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Everett / Greater Seattle Area
Schedule: Monday – Friday (Occasional seasonal overtime) (Occasional travel)

About the Role:

Are you a mechanical problem-solver who takes pride in building perfectly square, highly efficient mechanical rooms? We are seeking a skilled Lead Pool Equipment & Automation Technician to join our team.
This is not a pool-cleaning or brush-and-basket job. You will be the go-to technical specialist responsible for plumbing high-end residential pads, troubleshooting complex commercial equipment rooms, and programming advanced automation control systems. If you have a sharp eye for diagnostics, a passion for clean PVC layouts, and the skills to wire and program low-voltage systems, we want to talk to you.

What You’ll Do:

• Equipment Installation & Plumbing: New construction PVC pool pluming lines. Pool Equipment layout, build, and weld high-pressure PVC plumbing lines, manifolds, and loop configurations for pumps, filters, heaters, and sanitation systems.
• Low-Voltage & Automation Programming: Wire, configure, and troubleshoot advanced pool automation control boards (e.g., Pentair IntelliTouch/EasyTouch, Jandy AquaLink, Hayward OmniLogic), including relays, actuators, sensors, and remote app integration.
• Advanced Diagnostics & Repair: Troubleshoot and repair complex residential and commercial mechanical room issues, including gas/electric heaters, variable-speed pumps, salt chlorination cells, and leak detection.
• Client Consultation: Walk residential homeowners and commercial facility managers through their newly installed systems, explaining automation features and equipment operation clearly.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven Mechanical Experience: Minimum 2–3+ years of direct experience in pool service repair, commercial irrigation mechanics, or specialized industrial plumbing/HVAC.
• PVC Mastery: Absolute precision in PVC plumbing layout, solvent welding, and pressure testing.
• Electrical/Low-Voltage Aptitude: Confident diagnosing low-voltage control circuits, wiring relays, and navigating digital automation menus.
• Certifications (A Plus, But Not Required): Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or manufacturer training (Pentair, Jandy, Hayward) is highly valued.
• Reliability: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to work independently in the field.

What We Offer:

• Highly competitive hourly pay ($25.00 – $45.00/hr DOE) with a path to the top tier for proven independent leads.
• Reliable, year-round local work schedule.
• Company service vehicle, specialized tools, and diagnostic equipment provided.
• Professional development and ongoing technical training on the latest automation technology.
• 401k Matching, Health Ins, PTO after 1st Year, Paid Holidays