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Description

A pool technician installs, services, and repairs swimming pools and their equipment. They build and set up pools, maintain water chemistry and cleanliness, service pumps, filters, heaters, and automation, troubleshoot and fix equipment, and keep pools safe, clear, and properly balanced for swimmers.

The work mixes physical labor with the chemistry and mechanical knowledge of pool systems, often outdoors and seasonal in colder climates. Technicians work for pool service and construction companies, serving homes, hotels, and facilities.

The job suits practical, reliable people who enjoy outdoor hands-on work and the mix of maintenance, chemistry, and equipment repair that keeps pools running safely.

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Career path

Training time 3–12 months
Training type Apprenticeship
Transition difficulty
5/10 · Moderate
Growth Potential

Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033

3.8%

Entry-level salary

AI outlook

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