- Water Chemistry: Testing and balancing pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels multiple times a week. Tucson's intense sun and monsoon dust storms require close monitoring.
- Filtration & Circulation: Ensuring pool pumps run for 8 to 12 hours daily. Owners must clean or backwash filters when pressure rises and empty skimmer and pump baskets regularly.
- Routine Cleaning: Daily or weekly skimming of the surface, brushing the walls to prevent algae, and vacuuming to clear sediment and desert dust.
- Equipment Inspection: Routinely checking pool heaters, timers, and automatic cleaners to ensure all parts are functioning efficiently.
Business & Legal Responsibilities
- Licensing & Compliance: Maintaining required licenses with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors (ROC) and keeping up-to-date with industry certifications (such as a CPO - Certified Pool Operator).
- Safety Adherence: Complying with state laws regarding pool barriers, including fencing heights and self-latching gates, to reduce liability and protect property users