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Swimming Pool Technician

Construction, Trades & Services

ANZSCO ID 811699

Summary

Cleaners (not covered elsewhere) includes jobs like Chimney Sweep, Graffiti Cleaner, High Pressure Cleaner, and Swimming Pool Cleaner.

Employment Pathway

Formal qualifications are not usually required to work as a Cleaner (not covered elsewhere).

Top Skills Required

  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding the meaning of written sentences and paragraphs
  • Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Key tasks

  • Selects and applies cleaning agents to remove stains from surfaces.
  • Fills cleaning machines with water and other cleaning agents.
  • Treats surfaces with soil-repellent chemicals and deodorants, and treats for pests.
  • Cleans stone walls, metal surfaces, fascias and window frames using high pressure water cleaners and solvents.
  • Applies chemicals and high pressure cleaning methods to remove micro-organisms from water and filtration systems, and use wet vacuums and other suction equipment to remove scale, accumulated dirt and other deposits from swimming pools, cooling towers components and drains.

Facts about this occupation

6.8% Growth
64% Full-time Share
$1,079 Avg Pay/Wk
5,000 Workers
43 years Avg Age

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